Social Work at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
46
Optimistic
45
Base Case
53
Pessimistic
Earnings
$39,936/yr (9% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
7.9x earnings multiple (3.8x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Social Work graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $544K | $544K | $517K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 7.9x | 7.9x | 7.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.8x | 3.8x | 3.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 69% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 46 | 45 | 53 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$68,956
Out-of-state: $144,004 (3.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,692
6.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$53,428
34% growth from Year 1
About Rutgers University-New Brunswick
A 65% admission rate makes Rutgers University-New Brunswick accessible to a wide range of qualified students, serving a student body of 36,357 in New Brunswick, NJ.
See all programs and financial aid at Rutgers University-New Brunswick →Top Career Paths
Social and community service managers
$78,240/yr
Social work teachers, postsecondary
$76,210/yr
Social workers, all other
$69,480/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Rutgers University-New Brunswick's Social Work program score?
This program scores 45/100 — on the lower end for Social Work. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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