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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #124 on College Factual's Best Schools for education list. It is also ranked #7 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 64 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools | 98 |
| Best Education Graduate Degree Schools | 116 |
| Best Education Schools | 124 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 52% over the previous year when 176 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 184 students received their master’s degree in education from William Paterson University. This makes it the #231 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at William Paterson University was $778 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $471 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,690 | $24,004 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,990 | $15,990 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,140 | $3,140 |
Learn more about William Paterson University tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 84 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in education from William Paterson University. About 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at William Paterson University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
William Paterson University does not offer an online option for its education bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the William Paterson University Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 219 students earned a master's degree in education from William Paterson University. About 82% of these graduates were women and the other 18% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 142 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 142 |
| Educational Administration | 99 |
| Special Education | 39 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 36 |
| Student Counseling | 16 |
| Multilingual Education | 3 |
| Instructional Media Design | 1 |
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