William Paterson University of New Jersey Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at William Paterson University
We calculated a Salary Score for each of William Paterson University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at William Paterson University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for WP Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $23,000 | $45,110 | |
| Anthropology | Not Reported | $28,240 | |
| Biology, General | $23,000 | $34,420 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Not Reported | $49,640 | |
| Chemistry | $24,500 | $47,730 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $21,500 | $34,250 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $25,000 | $55,150 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $22,750 | $34,990 | |
| Economics | $22,000 | $37,210 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $23,000 | $32,470 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $27,000 | $31,840 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $25,000 | $45,820 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $23,740 | $27,250 | |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | $24,780 | $57,320 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Not Reported | $41,570 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $25,000 | $31,710 | |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $29,660 | $35,770 | |
| History | $25,000 | $41,570 | |
| International Business | $25,500 | $36,130 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $23,000 | $36,310 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $24,250 | $44,120 | |
| Marketing | $24,100 | $39,370 | |
| Mathematics | $26,850 | $47,260 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $25,000 | $34,190 | |
| Music | $21,750 | $22,980 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $30,250 | $32,380 | |
| Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) | $20,500 | $35,420 | |
| Political Science and Government | $26,460 | $34,850 | |
| Psychology, General | $23,500 | $33,420 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $26,020 | $77,610 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Not Reported | $41,030 | |
| Sociology | $25,000 | $32,470 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $26,000 | $46,500 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $24,500 | $48,270 |
Salary Score ™ for WP Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $32,240 | $68,670 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Not Reported | $48,820 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $41,000 | $64,790 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $67,660 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Not Reported | $98,400 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | Not Reported | $60,520 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $37,110 | $54,320 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $20,500 | $59,090 |
Most Recent Reviews
Not a good university for nursing. Lack of instruction and most professors r rude. Administration is nonexistent and they hire anyone. Grading is off, profs can take however they want to give grades back, and u will receive your ATT last. Even if u get in for free, look somewhere else
I may have admired two of the many teachers I had here. A good amount of them were rude and terrible teachers, should not be nurses or teachers. My gf went to community for nursing and I believe she received the better education wpu is expensive, the school itself had many flaws they need to figure out. Had us in class for most of the week never teaching anything even close to the exam, classes were a waste of time only that they got me to my end game. If this is the school you get into it, of course take... Read More