Social Work at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus

Vineland, NJ · Public · Associate Degree

a smaller institution with 2,077 students in Vineland, NJ.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $37,250 at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus come in 21% above the national median of $30,861 for Social Work programs.

The 45.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 15% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Social Work graduates.

The $20,000 debt-to-$37,250 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

With only 9 programs offering Social Work nationally, this is a niche field. Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus ranks #3 among them.

Earnings growth is modest: $37,250 to $44,364 over five years (19% gain). This trade may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

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

From day-one roles to senior positions, Social Work careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering other programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus's Social Work program score?
At 57/100, Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus's Social Work program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.
Is there demand for Social Work workers?
The career paths mapped to Social Work have roughly 116,900 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →