by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how William Paterson University ranks in comparison to other schools with grade specific ed programs.
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William Paterson University is in the top 10% of the country for grade specific ed. More specifically it was ranked #56 out of 783 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 56 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from William Paterson University. This makes it the #119 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Grade Specific Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from William Paterson University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,093 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $41,809 for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
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 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 |
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Of the 61 grade specific ed students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from William Paterson University, about 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% 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 bachelor's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
William Paterson University does not offer an online option for its grade specific ed 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.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from William Paterson University make a median salary of $64,322 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all grade specific ed graduates with a master's is $52,763.
Of the 68 students who earned a master's degree in Teacher Education Grade Specific from William Paterson University in 2021-2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at William Paterson University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% 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 master's in grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 99 |
| Special Education | 39 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 36 |
| Student Counseling | 16 |
| Multilingual Education | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.