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 criminal justice.
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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #199 on College Factual's Best Schools for criminal justice list. It is also ranked #8 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 145 |
| Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools | 199 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 124 bachelor's degrees in criminal justice & corrections. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 140 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of criminal justice students who receive their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University is $35,864. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,901 for all criminal justice students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University, criminal justice students borrow a median amount of $30,218 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,504 for all criminal justice majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the criminal justice program at William Paterson University is $296 per month.
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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Of the 124 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice & Corrections from William Paterson University in 2021-2022, 51% were men and 49% 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 criminal justice.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the William Paterson University criminal justice 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the criminal justice majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
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