by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how William Paterson University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biotech.
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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #32 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list. It is also ranked #2 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Biotechnology Graduate Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 32 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 6 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in biotech from William Paterson University. This makes it the #42 most popular school for biotech master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 |
Learn more about William Paterson University tuition and fees.
The biotech program at William Paterson University awarded 4 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to 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 biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
William Paterson University does not offer an online option for its biotech 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.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in biotech from William Paterson University in 2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% 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 biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 64 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.