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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 | |
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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.
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.
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.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 49 |
Black or African American | 54 |
Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
White | 103 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 23 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 7 |
Black or African American | 12 |
Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
White | 23 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 3 |
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 |
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Communication Sciences | 68 |
Health Sciences & Services | 40 |
Mental & Social Health Services | 39 |
Allied Health Professions | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.