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 communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #154 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #6 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from William Paterson University. This makes it the #222 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of communication sciences students who receive their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University is $24,702. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allcommunication sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at William Paterson University paid an average of $778 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 28 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences from William Paterson University in 2021-2022, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
William Paterson University does not offer an online option for its communication sciences 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.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at William Paterson University make a median salary of $67,976. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
All of the 40 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication sciences from William Paterson University in 2022 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, 88% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 351 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 40 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 39 |
| Allied Health Professions | 11 |
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