by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how William Paterson University ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #194 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #5 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 194 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 196 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University is $42,492. This is higher than $32,337, which is the national median for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University, biology students borrow a median amount of $22,534 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,650.
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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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.
Of the 62 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Biology from William Paterson University in 2021-2022, 35% were men and 65% 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
William Paterson University does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the William Paterson University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 14 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.