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History at William Paterson University of New Jersey

31 Bachelor's Degrees
0 Master's Degrees
#199 Overall Quality
We'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, and more. In addition, we cover how William Paterson University ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.

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History Degrees Available at William Paterson University

William Paterson University History Rankings

The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #199 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #8 in New Jersey.

Ranking Type Rank
Best History Schools 199
Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools 201

Popularity of History at William Paterson University

During the 2021-2022 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in History from William Paterson University Cost?

$15,150 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

William Paterson University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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. 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

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William Paterson University History Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 31 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from William Paterson University in 2021-2022, 74% were men and 26% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at William Paterson University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% 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 bachelor's in history.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 21
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Does William Paterson University Offer an Online BA in History?

Online degrees for the William Paterson University history 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.

History Student Diversity at William Paterson University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.

History Majors

History 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
History 31

Majors Similar to History

Related Major Annual Graduates
Communication & Journalism 140
Social Sciences 97
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 68
English Language & Literature 60
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies 14

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