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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #162 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication & journalism list. It is also ranked #5 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 135 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 148 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from William Paterson University. This makes it the #204 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 135 students earned a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism from William Paterson University. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
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 & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
William Paterson University does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 communication & journalism majors earned their master's degree from William Paterson University. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 135 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 97 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 68 |
| English Language & Literature | 60 |
| History | 31 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 14 |
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