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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #210 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 209 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 210 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 90 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from William Paterson University. This makes it the #364 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 90 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from William Paterson University. Of these graduates, 31% were men and 69% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
William Paterson University does not offer an online option for its social sciences 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.
The social sciences program at William Paterson University awarded 7 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going 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 master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
Social Sciences 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 |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 56 |
| Political Science & Government | 22 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
| Economics | 7 |
| Geography & Cartography | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 140 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 68 |
| English Language & Literature | 60 |
| History | 31 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 14 |
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