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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #188 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #7 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 188 |
| Best English Language & Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 189 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from William Paterson University. This makes it the #166 most popular school for english language & literature 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english language & literature from William Paterson University. About 40% were men and 60% 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 english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the William Paterson University english language & literature 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 english language & literature majors earned their master's degree from William Paterson University. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% 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 master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
English Language & Literature 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 |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 54 |
| Writing Studies | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 140 |
| Social Sciences | 97 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 68 |
| History | 31 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 14 |
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