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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #188 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #7 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 188 |
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 189 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from William Paterson University. This makes it the #166 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at William Paterson University paid an average of $778 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $471 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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, 53 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english language & literature from William Paterson University. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
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 english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
William Paterson University does not offer an online option for its english language & literature 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 english language & literature majors earned their master's degree from William Paterson University. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
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 english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
English Language & Literature 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 |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 54 |
| Writing Studies | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 140 |
| Social Sciences | 97 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 68 |
| History | 31 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 14 |
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