by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how William Paterson University of New Jersey stacks up against peers offering communication & journalism.
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William Paterson University of New Jersey ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism. Specifically, it ranked #494 out of 940 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #14 in New Jersey.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, William Paterson University of New Jersey awarded 117 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
Communication & Journalism students who finish a bachelor’s at William Paterson University of New Jersey report a median salary of $44,283 a year. This is below $63,347, the median for all majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at William Paterson University of New Jersey, communication & journalism students borrow a median amount of $26,439 in student loans. This is higher than $25,644, the typical median for all majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,778 | $24,844 |
| Fees | $500 | $500 |
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Among recent graduates, 44% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at William Paterson University of New Jersey are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William Paterson University of New Jersey with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at William Paterson University of New Jersey were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from William Paterson University of New Jersey with a master’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the communication & journalism majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
The communication & journalism program at William Paterson University of New Jersey includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 114 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 9 |