by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how William Paterson University ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #162 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #4 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 161 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 162 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 170 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 190 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from William Paterson University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,418 a year. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University, psychology students borrow a median amount of $28,117 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at William Paterson University is $261 per month.
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. 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 170 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Psychology from William Paterson University in 2021-2022, 17% were men and 83% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
William Paterson University does not offer an online option for its psychology 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 psychology majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 42 |
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