Rutgers School of Social Work

What Rutgers School of Social Work does

Rutgers School of Social Work is a degree-granting school within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, operating since 1954 across three New Jersey campuses (New Brunswick, Newark, Camden) and online. It serves prospective and current students pursuing social-work careers through a four-tier academic ladder: a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, a Master of Social Work (MSW, ranked #1 in New Jersey and #12 nationally by U.S. News & World Report), a Doctor of Social Work (DSW), and a Ph.D. in Social Work. The MSW is delivered in four formats—traditional on-campus, 100% online, blended online, and intensive weekend—with embedded certificates (LISTA, Addiction Counselor Training, Interpersonal Violence & Trauma, Child & Adolescent Well-Being, Aging & Health), dual-degree options (MSW/MPH, MSW/JD, MSW/M.Div., MSW/PhD), and Areas of Emphasis (Social Policy, Global Social Work, Children Youth and Families, Mental and Behavioral Health, Health).

The school generates revenue primarily through tuition (BA, MSW, DSW, PhD), non-degree professional credit courses, and a Continuing Education office that runs over 400 programs annually across NJ, NY, and beyond—including 12 certificate programs and customized workshops for practicing social workers. A secondary revenue stream comes from sponsored research: as of June 30, 2025, faculty and staff oversee 86 active awards totaling more than $70 million, conducted across six centers/institutes (Institute for Families, Center for Gambling Studies, Center for Prevention Science, Center for Research on Ending Violence, Hub for Aging Collaboration) and the IIDEA initiative. Practicum learning is coordinated through an Office of Practicum Learning offering 1,000+ field placements, creating a network effect between the school and 23,000+ alumni and community partners. The institution is a public state entity with no private equity or external shareholders; funding flows through state appropriations, tuition, research grants, and donations via Rutgers University's administrative structure.

Name

Rutgers School of Social Work

Legal name

Rutgers School of Social Work

Website

https://socialwork.rutgers.edu/

Company type

Public

Founded year

1766

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Rutgers School of Social Work is a public university school within Rutgers University that delivers BA, MSW, DSW, and PhD social work education across three NJ campuses and online, serving 2,000+ students, 23,000+ alumni, and continuing-education practitioners through 400+ annual programs and a $70M+ research portfolio.

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Product category

Higher Education - Social Work

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Student Support & Related Services (Counseling, SEL, Health, Safety) (EDAJAAAK)

Keywords

• Social work education
• Graduate degree programs
• Continuing education certificates
• Human services training
• Field practicum placements

Headquarters

HQ city

New Brunswick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Programs: Revenue generated from tuition for BA, MSW, DSW, and PhD programs. The school also offers professional credit courses for non-degree graduate-level education.
2. Continuing Education Programs: The Office of Continuing Education offers over 400 programs annually including 12 certificate programs for professional development, generating revenue through professional education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rutgers School of Social Work delivers accredited social work degree programs (BSW, MSW, DSW, PhD) and post-degree continuing education certificates, with online, hybrid, and on-campus instruction across four New Jersey locations. The school couples classroom instruction with required field practicum placements at partner agencies and supports academic work through dedicated research centers.

Product overview

Rutgers School of Social Work is part of Rutgers University (since 1954) and offers a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. The core offerings include the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, Master of Social Work (ranked #1 in NJ and #12 nationally), Doctor of Social Work, and Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work. The MSW program is offered in multiple formats (traditional on-campus, 100% online, blended, intensive weekend) and includes specializations in Clinical Social Work and Management & Policy, plus optional Areas of Emphasis and Dual Degree options. Embedded certificate programs include LISTA (Latina/o/x social work), Addiction Counselor Training, Interpersonal Violence and Trauma, Promoting Child and Adolescent Well-Being, and Aging and Health. The school operates five research centers (Institute for Families, Center for Gambling Studies, Center for Prevention Science, Center for Research on Ending Violence, Hub for Aging Collaboration) and an Office of Practicum Learning providing over 1,000 field placement opportunities. Continuing Education offers over 400 programs annually for professional development. As of June 30, 2025, faculty oversee 86 active awards totaling more than $70 million in research funding.

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Brands

• IIDEA (Inclusion, Intersectionality, Diversity, Equity and Advancement): Initiative established in fall 2020 as part of the School's strategic plan focusing on inclusion, diversity, equity, and advancement in curriculum and research.
• Institute for Families
• Center for Gambling Studies
• Center for Prevention Science
• Center for Research on Ending Violence
• Hub for Aging Collaboration
• LISTA Certificate Program (Latina/o/x Initiatives for Service, Training, and Assessment)

Products and services

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
• Master of Social Work (MSW)
• Doctor of Social Work (DSW)
• PhD in Social Work
• MSW Specializations and Areas of Emphasis Specialized concentrations within the MSW program, including Aging, Children & Families, and Behavioral Health, allowing students to focus their clinical training.
• MSW Dual Degree Programs Joint degree programs pairing the MSW with complementary professional credentials, including MSW/MBA and MSW/JD pathways.
• Continuing Education Certificate Programs Non-degree continuing education courses for licensed social workers and human services professionals seeking required CE credits and specialized credentials.
• LISTA Certificate Continuing education certificate focused on language access and service delivery for social work professionals working with Spanish-speaking populations.
• Trauma-Informed Care Certificate Continuing education certificate equipping social work professionals with trauma-informed practice skills for clinical and community settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fivefold increase in successful service connections to families from 2018 to 2024
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Connecting NJcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2026Rutgers Health researchers partnered with Connecting NJ, New Jersey's maternal and child health referral system, to evaluate targeted enhancements that led to a fivefold increase in successful service connections to families from 2018 to 2024.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Columbia University School of Social Work: Top-ranked US MSW program offering CSWE-accredited MSW and PhD degrees, online and on-campus formats, and a large research portfolio. Directly comparable as a graduate social work school competing for the same national applicant pool and faculty talent.
• University of Michigan School of Social Work: One of the top-ranked MSW programs nationally offering MSW, PhD, and DSW degrees with a significant research footprint and online options. Closely comparable as a large public university-based social work school with strong state appropriations and research funding.
• Boston University School of Social Work: Top-ranked MSW program with online and on-campus options, an active research portfolio, and continuing education offerings. Comparable in offering multi-modal MSW delivery, strong brand, and an emphasis on practicum-based learning.
• NYU Silver School of Social Work: Major MSW and PhD program with online and in-person modalities, large continuing education programming, and significant research activity in urban social work. Comparable in scale, modality mix, and Northeast geographic focus.
• University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work: One of the largest US MSW programs with a fully online MSW, large research enterprise, and veteran-focused programs. Comparable as a national, online-enabled MSW competitor with strong brand and substantial research output.
• University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice: Top-tier research-oriented MSW and PhD program with policy and practice focus. Comparable as a high-prestige graduate social work school competing for faculty talent and federal research funding.
• University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice: MSW and PhD program with a policy-practice integration model and strong research portfolio. Comparable in offering graduate social work credentials and competing in the same Northeast applicant market.
• Washington University in St. Louis Brown School of Social Work: Top-ranked MSW program with both residential and online options and an applied research orientation. Comparable as a leading graduate social work school with multiple delivery formats and a sizable research enterprise.
• Case Western Reserve University Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences: Graduate-only school offering MSSA and PhD degrees with a strong research profile and continuing education. Comparable in operating as a dedicated, standalone graduate social work school within a private research university.
• University of California, Berkeley School of Social Welfare: Public university-based MSW and PhD program with a strong research footprint and policy-oriented curriculum. Comparable as a leading public university graduate social work school competing for faculty, grants, and top applicants.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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