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Nursing at William Paterson University of New Jersey

275 Bachelor's Degrees
35 Master's Degrees
3 Doctor's Degrees
Nursing is one of the majors in the health professions program at William Paterson University of New Jersey.

Here, 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. In addition, we cover how William Paterson University ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.

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Nursing Degrees Available at William Paterson University

William Paterson University Nursing Rankings

William Paterson University was ranked #178 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nursing majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in New Jersey.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Nursing Graduate Certificate Schools 62
Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools 137
Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools 137
Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools 169
Best Nursing Schools 178

Popularity of Nursing at William Paterson University

During the 2021-2022 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 275 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 159% over the previous year when 106 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 35 students received their master’s degree in nursing from William Paterson University. This makes it the #263 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #327 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Nursing Graduates from William Paterson University Make?

$92,257 Bachelor's Median Salary
$122,569 Master's Median Salary

Salary of Nursing Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University is $92,257. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Student Debt Do Nursing Graduates from William Paterson University Have?

$35,917 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Nursing Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $35,917 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Nursing from William Paterson University Cost?

$15,150 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

William Paterson University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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 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.

William Paterson University Nursing Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 275 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in nursing from William Paterson University. About 15% were men and 85% were women.

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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 nursing.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 49
Black or African American 54
Hispanic or Latino 44
White 103
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 23

Does William Paterson University Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Nursing?

Online degrees for the William Paterson University nursing 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.

Salary of Nursing Graduates with a Master's Degree

Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from William Paterson University make a median salary of $122,569 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.

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William Paterson University Nursing Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 59 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from William Paterson University in 2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.

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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 nursing.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 7
Black or African American 12
Hispanic or Latino 14
White 23
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 3

William Paterson University Nursing Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Communication Sciences 68
Health Sciences & Services 40
Mental & Social Health Services 39
Allied Health Professions 11

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