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. We've also included details on how William Paterson University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health science.
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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #161 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #10 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 107 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 161 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 48% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University is $34,657. This is less than $35,624, which is the national median of all health science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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. 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, 40 students earned a bachelor's degree in health science from William Paterson University. About 85% of these graduates were women and the other 15% 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 health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
William Paterson University does not offer an online option for its health science 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 health science majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 351 |
| Communication Sciences | 68 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 39 |
| Allied Health Professions | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.