Ramapo College of New Jersey

With 49 social work graduates in the latest year, Ramapo College of New Jersey runs one of the country's higher-volume BSW programs, ranking #119 among 587 colleges awarding the degree. Program size matters more than it first appears: larger cohorts usually mean more field placement partnerships and a deeper alumni network in local agencies.

64.4% of students here finish their degree, against a national median of 50.4% across the BSW colleges in this directory — a meaningful margin. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it. Full-time students complete at 76.0% against 59.0% for part-time, so the part-time route takes more persistence at Ramapo College of New Jersey.

The average student pays $17,566 a year after grants and scholarships — $2,891 below the $20,457 median across the 12 BSW colleges in New Jersey. 33.0% 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.