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 political science.
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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #330 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #9 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 326 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 330 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in political science from William Paterson University. This makes it the #176 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University is $37,801. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
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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The political science program at William Paterson University awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 65% of these degrees went to men with the other 35% 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 bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
William Paterson University does not offer an online option for its political science 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.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from William Paterson University in 2022 were men.
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 political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 56 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
| Economics | 7 |
| Geography & Cartography | 3 |
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