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 music.
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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #195 on College Factual's Best Schools for music list. It is also ranked #6 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 192 |
| Best Music Schools | 195 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in music from William Paterson University. This makes it the #184 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University is $26,621. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $26,036 for all music 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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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The music program at William Paterson University awarded 53 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 72% of these degrees went to men with the other 28% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at William Paterson University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% 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 bachelor's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the William Paterson University music 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, 8 students graduated with a master's degree in music from William Paterson University. About 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 61 |
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