Social Work
Associate's degree · Essex County College · Newark, NJ
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$40,064Median earnings 4 years after
$34,725Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
21Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Social Work at Essex County College earn a median of $26,307. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $39,409 four years after graduating (middle half: $25,788–$51,126).
Social Work (Associate's degree) at other New Jersey schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus Sewell | $37,250 | $20,000 |
| Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus Vineland | $37,250 | $20,000 |
| Camden County College Blackwood | $24,616 | — |
Other programs at Essex County College
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$62,448 - Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree
$54,592 - Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied ProfessionsAssociate's degree
$37,740 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's degree
$32,638 - Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree
$31,908 - Accounting and Related ServicesAssociate's degree
$29,026 - Health/Medical Preparatory ProgramsAssociate's degree
$26,596 - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's degree
$25,792 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociate's degree
$23,768 - Social Sciences, GeneralAssociate's degree
$22,053 - Computer ProgrammingAssociate's degree
$48,758 - Engineering, GeneralAssociate's degree
$72,634 - Biology, GeneralAssociate's degree
$34,961
Frequently asked questions
How much do Social Work graduates from Essex County College make?
The median salary is $26,307 and $34,725 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.