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 economics.
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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #335 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #8 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 319 |
| Best Economics Schools | 335 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University is $43,148. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at William Paterson University paid an average of $778 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $471 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 economics majors earned their bachelor's degree from William Paterson University. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
William Paterson University does not offer an online option for its economics 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 economics majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 56 |
| Political Science & Government | 22 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
| Geography & Cartography | 3 |
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