New Jersey Social Work Degree Programs
AKA: ASW, BSW, MSW, DSW, Clinical MSW
Data Source:
Dept. of Education - 2026
Social Worker License has analyzed data from 18 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services. Jump to schools.
New Jersey students can compare social work programs at every major degree level, although undergraduate students have more choices than graduate applicants. The state has 16 social work schools, including 13 with bachelor’s programs and 10 with master’s programs. The full school list below can help students narrow these options by location, format, cost, and degree level.
Doctoral-level social work study is much harder to find. Rutgers University-New Brunswick is the state’s only doctoral option, so students seeking this level of study have one clear in-state starting point.
Students seeking a CSWE-accredited path have substantial room to compare programs. Fifteen New Jersey schools have CSWE-accredited social work program options, including 13 baccalaureate options and 10 master’s options. Several institutions offer both levels, while others focus on either undergraduate or graduate education.
CSWE programmatic accreditation applies to specific social work programs and is separate from accreditation held by the institution. Students should confirm the current status of their intended BSW or MSW directly with the school and CSWE, especially when comparing campuses or degree titles.
Students looking for flexibility have several schools to investigate, with eight of New Jersey’s 15 schools with CSWE-accredited social work programs reporting some online availability. Because this is more than a small handful of options, students can compare flexible formats rather than relying on a single provider.
Online availability does not necessarily mean every course, degree option, campus requirement, or field placement can be completed fully online. Ask each school whether online access applies to the BSW, MSW, or both, and confirm how field education is arranged near where you live.
Cost-conscious students may want to begin with the lower-price social work schools below, then request a program-specific estimate before applying. In-state tuition and average net price are school-level figures rather than social work program-specific costs, and they should not be interpreted as measures of program quality.
Net price may provide a different comparison than published tuition because it reflects a school-level average. Students should also ask about fees, financial aid, field-placement expenses, commuting, housing, and whether tuition differs for graduate, online, or part-time enrollment.
Students can narrow New Jersey’s choices by first identifying the degree level required for their goals, then comparing accreditation, format, field education, location, and total cost. MSW applicants may also want to compare advanced-standing eligibility, specializations, certificates, dual degrees, and part-time or evening schedules.
Human services, mental and social health, and other social service programs may support related career goals, but they should not be treated as social work degrees. Review the curriculum and credential title carefully, particularly if you are choosing a program for a social work licensure pathway.
New Jersey has 13 schools with bachelor’s-level social work programs and 10 with master’s-level programs. BSW students therefore have more choices, although MSW applicants still have several institutions to compare.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is the only New Jersey school identified with doctoral-level social work study. Prospective doctoral students should verify the current degree title, admissions requirements, format, and research focus with the university.
CSWE accreditation is programmatic accreditation for a specific BSW or MSW, while institutional accreditation applies to the broader college or university. Students should verify both and confirm that the exact program and campus they plan to attend have the appropriate status.
Eight schools with CSWE-accredited social work programs report some online availability, but that does not establish that every course, degree pathway, or field placement is fully online. Confirm the format for your specific BSW or MSW and ask about campus visits and placement locations.
Based on reported school-level figures, Kean University, William Paterson University of New Jersey, and Montclair State University have the lowest listed in-state tuition among New Jersey social work schools. Kean University, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, and Montclair State University have the lowest listed average net prices. These figures are not social work program-specific costs.
Completing a listed program does not automatically guarantee licensure. Students should verify education, examination, supervised-experience, and other requirements with the appropriate New Jersey licensing authority before enrolling.
Whether you live in Newark, Jersey City, Paterson or elsewhere in New Jersey, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in New Jersey by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in New Jersey below.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
6,707
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
Not enough data
In-State Tuition:
$6,838
Out-of-State Tuition:
$8,856
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
Not enough data
Applicants Accepted:
Not enough data
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
11,433
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
54.28%
In-State Tuition:
$14,299
Out-of-State Tuition:
$22,446
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$12,447
Applicants Accepted:
75.9%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
515
Average SAT Math Score:
505
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
6,614
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
58.24%
In-State Tuition:
$15,704
Out-of-State Tuition:
$25,344
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$18,745
Applicants Accepted:
90.08%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
18,376
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
66.43%
In-State Tuition:
$15,912
Out-of-State Tuition:
$26,022
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$15,566
Applicants Accepted:
87.89%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
555
Average SAT Math Score:
555
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
7,537
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
77.31%
In-State Tuition:
$16,266
Out-of-State Tuition:
$24,524
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$20,670
Applicants Accepted:
88.94%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
580
Average SAT Math Score:
570
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
15,841
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
69.74%
In-State Tuition:
$16,574
Out-of-State Tuition:
$26,932
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$22,408
Applicants Accepted:
77.66%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
590
Average SAT Math Score:
585
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
4,898
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
69.85%
In-State Tuition:
$16,777
Out-of-State Tuition:
$27,708
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$18,173
Applicants Accepted:
70.64%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
595
Average SAT Math Score:
595
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
7,709
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
69.09%
In-State Tuition:
$17,250
Out-of-State Tuition:
$36,762
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$19,703
Applicants Accepted:
71.36%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
565
Average SAT Math Score:
585
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
3,753
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
66.31%
In-State Tuition:
$17,764
Out-of-State Tuition:
$37,276
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$18,745
Applicants Accepted:
66.29%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
565
Average SAT Math Score:
570
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
37,751
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
85.68%
In-State Tuition:
$17,929
Out-of-State Tuition:
$37,441
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$24,406
Applicants Accepted:
58.15%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
660
Average SAT Math Score:
695
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
7,105
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
86.66%
In-State Tuition:
$19,632
Out-of-State Tuition:
$25,752
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$27,646
Applicants Accepted:
62.29%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
625
Average SAT Math Score:
635
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
557
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
43.71%
In-State Tuition:
$36,741
Out-of-State Tuition:
$36,741
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$23,125
Applicants Accepted:
71.03%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,195
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
54.3%
In-State Tuition:
$37,260
Out-of-State Tuition:
$37,260
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$19,285
Applicants Accepted:
78.84%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
525
Average SAT Math Score:
553
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
910
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
60.34%
In-State Tuition:
$37,732
Out-of-State Tuition:
$37,732
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$20,503
Applicants Accepted:
83.08%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
575
Average SAT Math Score:
505
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
2,627
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
50.81%
In-State Tuition:
$38,004
Out-of-State Tuition:
$38,004
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$15,404
Applicants Accepted:
90.71%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
3,106
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
67.78%
In-State Tuition:
$41,120
Out-of-State Tuition:
$41,120
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$24,792
Applicants Accepted:
78.64%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
585
Average SAT Math Score:
575
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
3,684
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
69%
In-State Tuition:
$46,552
Out-of-State Tuition:
$46,552
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$30,988
Applicants Accepted:
89.02%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
585
Average SAT Math Score:
575
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
6,036
Accredited By:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Graduation Rate:
72.26%
In-State Tuition:
$53,170
Out-of-State Tuition:
$53,170
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$31,446
Applicants Accepted:
73.26%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
640
Average SAT Math Score:
645
