by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how William Paterson University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #363 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #10 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
Liberal Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from William Paterson University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,530 a year. This is less than $32,253, which is the national median of all liberal arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $26,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
For the most recent academic year available, 21% of liberal arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 79% went to 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 liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
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