by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how William Paterson University ranks in comparison to other schools with communications programs.
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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #130 on College Factual's Best Schools for communications list. It is also ranked #5 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 130 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 130 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 135 bachelor's degrees in communication & media studies. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 148 degrees were handed out.
Communications majors who earn their bachelor's degree from William Paterson University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,870 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $34,959 for all communications students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University, communications students borrow a median amount of $31,108 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,493 for all communications majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communications program at William Paterson University is $290 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at William Paterson University was $778 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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 |
Learn more about William Paterson University tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 135 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communications from William Paterson University. About 50% were men and 50% 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 communications.
| 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 communications 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 communications majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations & Advertising | 5 |
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