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. Also, learn how William Paterson University ranks among other schools offering degrees in mental health services.
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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for mental health services list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
| Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools | 96 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in mental & social health services. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of mental health services students who receive their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University is $39,228. This is less than $39,676, which is the national median of all mental health services majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University, mental health services students borrow a median amount of $24,383 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all mental health services bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,818.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the mental health services program at William Paterson University is $225 per month.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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.
Of the 39 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in mental health services from William Paterson University in 2022, 10% were men and 90% 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 mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
William Paterson University does not offer an online option for its mental health services 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mental health services majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 351 |
| Communication Sciences | 68 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 40 |
| Allied Health Professions | 11 |
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