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 finance.
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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #151 on College Factual's Best Schools for finance list. It is also ranked #8 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 141 |
| Best Finance & Financial Management Schools | 151 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in finance from William Paterson University. This makes it the #147 most popular school for finance master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of finance students who receive their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University is $49,895. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $53,649 for all finance students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University, finance students borrow a median amount of $25,277 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all finance bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $34,962.
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Managing and quantifying money is at the heart of the online bachelor's degree in finance at SNHU. You'll learn the fundamentals of investments, address key managerial issues, examine ethics from every angle and build the skillset to be a player in the multidimensional business marketplace.
Prepare to advance your current career in finance with Southern New Hampshire University's online Master's in Finance degree program.
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 67 finance students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from William Paterson University, about 58% were men and 42% 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 finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the William Paterson University finance bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the William Paterson University Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 students earned a master's degree in finance from William Paterson University. About 45% of these graduates were women and the other 55% were men.
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, 73% 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 finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 206 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 85 |
| Marketing | 64 |
| Accounting | 54 |
| General Sales & Marketing | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
