Social Work at Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus

Sewell, NJ · Public · Associate Degree

with a smaller student body of 4,424 in Sewell, NJ.

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $37,250/yr, edging above the $30,861 national average for Social Work — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand for this trade.

With a 45.5x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 15% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Social Work career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

At $20,000 against $37,250/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

Social Work is offered at just 9 schools in our analysis. Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus's #4 ranking should be read in that context.

The limited growth from $37,250 to $44,364 over five years suggests earnings in this trade plateau relatively early in one's career.

57 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
54
Low End
57
Score
58
High End
Earnings $37,250/yr (21% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$457K
4.5% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
45.9x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
9 of 9
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$9,960
Out-of-state: $11,640
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,000
6.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,364
19% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Social Work graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Social and community service managers $78,240 +6.4% 61%
Social work teachers, postsecondary $76,210 +2.3% 58%
Social workers, all other $69,480 +3.9% 100%
Social and community service managers
$78,240
+6.4% growth 61% AI-proof
Social work teachers, postsecondary
$76,210
+2.3% growth 58% AI-proof
Social workers, all other
$69,480
+3.9% growth 100% AI-proof

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Social Work Career Guide

Explore what Social Work graduates do, from entry-level roles to long-term career paths across 9 programs nationwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Social Work at Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus?
At 57/100, Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus's Social Work program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
How many job openings are there for Social Work graduates?
Job availability for Social Work is strong — 116,900 positions open annually across the mapped career paths. For Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus graduates specifically, local market conditions in NJ may shift the picture.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →