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. We've also included details on how William Paterson University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #471 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #12 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University is $35,787. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University, economics students borrow a median amount of $28,281 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
The economics program at William Paterson University awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 80% of these degrees went to men with the other 20% going 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 60 |
| Political Science & Government | 17 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
| Urban Studies | 1 |
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