Social Work at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Doctoral Degree

Location: New Brunswick, NJ•In-State Tuition: $17,239•Out-of-State Tuition: $36,001•Admission Rate: 65%•Avg SAT: 1383
Median Earnings (1yr)
$108,858
86th percentile
Sample Size
24
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates compare to all programs nationally

Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates earn $109k, placing them in the 86th percentile of all social work doctoral programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in New Jersey

Social Work doctoral's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Rutgers University-New Brunswick$108,858———
National Median$95,093———

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, approximately 27% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.