Social Work Schools
In Newark, New Jersey
In Newark, there are 2 social work schools where social work faculty can find employment. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in social work in the city of Newark, which encompasses social work training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Social Work
- Bachelors degree in Social Work
- Masters degree in Social Work
Statistics
Professional Trends
Newark Vs. New Jersey Social Work Employment
| Newark | 3,470 |
| New Jersey | 13,130 |
Of the 13,130 social workers employed in New Jersey, 3,470 work in Newark. There has been a 4% decline in the number of social workers in Newark between the years 2006 and 2010. Overall employment in Newark has increased.
Newark Vs. New Jersey Social Work employment growth
| 13,920 | 14,240 | 14,290 | 14,450 | 13,130 |
| 3,630 | 3,510 | 3,860 | 3,810 | 3,470 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New Jersey
- Dark Yellow: Newark
Social Work VS. All professions salaries in Newark
| $52,213 | $57,840 | $61,850 | $56,170 | $56,218 |
| $47,640 | $49,050 | $50,680 | $52,760 | $53,550 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Social Work in Newark
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Newark
Salaries for social workers in Newark have increased. Newark social workers made $56,218 per year, on average, in 2010. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for social workers in Newark was $52,213 per year. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Newark.
Salary percentiles for Social workers in Newark
10th percentile |
$35,355 |
25th percentile |
$44,992 |
50th percentile |
$54,302 |
75th percentile |
$68,182 |
90th percentile |
$80,558 |
Social workers make a median salary of $54,302 per year in Newark. The 10% of social workers in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $35,355 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 128% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Social workers and related professions in Newark
Human Resources |
$40,970 |
Human Services |
$48,614 |
Social Work |
$56,218 |
Public Health |
$74,053 |
Public Administration |
$94,450 |
Newark social workers have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Social Work schools in Newark
Many of Newark's social workers are graduates of one of the 2 accredited social work schools in the city.
Social Work Programs Offered In Newark
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 3 |
Newark's social work schools offer 3 social work degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Social Work Degrees In Newark
associate |
39 |
bachelor |
66 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 106 |
In 2010 approximately 106 students completed social work courses.