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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #261 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #6 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 237 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 261 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 109 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 101 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from William Paterson University. This makes it the #316 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 |
Learn more about William Paterson University tuition and fees.
Of the 109 visual & performing arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from William Paterson University, about 61% were men and 39% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the William Paterson University visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the William Paterson University Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 visual & performing arts majors earned their master's degree from William Paterson University. Of these graduates, 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at William Paterson University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
Visual & Performing Arts 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 |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 61 |
| Music | 61 |
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