Median Earnings (1yr)
$51,340
50th percentile (40th in NJ)
Sample Size
117
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Stockton University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Stockton University graduates earn $51k, placing them in the 50th percentile of all social work masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in New Jersey

Social Work masters's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (9 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Stockton University$51,340$58,337
Rutgers University-Camden$54,225$58,786
Rutgers University-Newark$54,225$58,786
Rutgers University-New Brunswick$54,225$58,786
Montclair State University$52,755$59,300
Seton Hall University$51,914
National Median$51,351

Other Social Work Programs in New Jersey

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Jersey schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Rutgers University-Camden
Camden
$17,079$54,225
Rutgers University-Newark
Newark
$16,586$54,225
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick
$17,239$54,225
Montclair State University
Montclair
$14,766$52,755
Seton Hall University
South Orange
$51,370$51,914

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 Stockton University, approximately 42% 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.