by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how William Paterson University ranks in comparison to other schools with grade specific ed programs.
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William Paterson University was ranked #116 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for grade specific ed 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 #4 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in teacher education grade specific. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 56 students received their master’s degree in grade specific ed from William Paterson University. This makes it the #119 most popular school for grade specific ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of grade specific ed students who receive their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University is $48,354. This is higher than $35,527, which is the national median for all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients.
Grade Specific Ed majors graduating with a master's degree from William Paterson University make a median salary of $60,998 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all grade specific ed graduates with a master's is $45,662.
While getting their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University, grade specific ed students borrow a median amount of $24,671 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all grade specific ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,099.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the grade specific ed majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
Of the 72 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in grade specific ed from William Paterson University in 2021, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at William Paterson University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 56 grade specific ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from William Paterson University, about 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
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 grade specific ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education | 60 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 35 |
| Educational Administration | 34 |
| Student Counseling | 28 |
| Multilingual Education | 1 |
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