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. Also, learn how William Paterson University ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #121 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 121 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 121 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in sociology from William Paterson University. This makes it the #142 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Sociology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from William Paterson University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,528 a year. This is higher than $34,105, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University, sociology students borrow a median amount of $19,111 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,603.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the sociology program at William Paterson University is $194 per month.
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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Of the 51 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from William Paterson University in 2022, 16% were men and 84% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
William Paterson University does not offer an online option for its sociology 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 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in sociology from William Paterson University in 2022 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 master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 22 |
| Anthropology | 9 |
| Economics | 7 |
| Geography & Cartography | 3 |
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