by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how William Paterson University ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #154 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #4 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 150 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 154 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from William Paterson University. This makes it the #238 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from William Paterson University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,892 a year. This is less than $24,539, which is the national median of all fine arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $19,119 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,127.
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 |
Learn more about William Paterson University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of fine arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
William Paterson University does not offer an online option for its fine arts 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students graduated with a master's degree in fine arts from William Paterson University. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% 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 master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 61 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.