Social Work

Post-baccalaureate certificate · Montclair State University · Montclair, NJ

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$39,829Median earnings 3 years after

$52,636Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the post-baccalaureate certificate program in Social Work at Montclair State University earn a median of $39,829. Nationally, post-baccalaureate certificate graduates in this field earn a median of $59,439 four years after graduating (middle half: $49,036–$71,487).

Other programs at Montclair State University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$104,219
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Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree$74,437
Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree$69,017
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree$68,661
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree$65,094
Public HealthMaster's degree$61,438
Education, GeneralMaster's degree$61,225
Communication and Media StudiesMaster's degree$57,544
Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree$56,917
Foods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesMaster's degree$56,488
ChemistryBachelor's degree$55,389
Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree$54,513
MusicMaster's degree$54,350
Social WorkMaster's degree$52,755
MathematicsBachelor's degree$50,810
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree$50,388
Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree$47,487

Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Work graduates from Montclair State University make?

The median salary is $39,829 and $52,636 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.