Centenary University

Centenary University awarded 14 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, ranking #355 of the 587 colleges nationally that offer the degree. This is a small program, which cuts both ways: cohorts are tight and faculty access is easy, but course rotations can be less frequent and specialization options narrower than at a larger school.

51.9% of students complete their degree, close to the 50.4% median across BSW colleges nationally. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it. Full-time students complete at 59.0% against 47.2% for part-time, so the part-time route takes more persistence at Centenary University. First-time entrants complete at 72.7% against 47.0% for transfers — worth checking how transfer credits map onto the practice sequence.

The average student pays $22,640 a year after grants and scholarships — $2,183 above the $20,457 median across the 12 BSW colleges in New Jersey. 39.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.