by our College Data Analytics TeamEthnic Studies is a major offered under the area, ethnic, culture, and gender studies program of study at William Paterson University of New Jersey. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in ethnic studies, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at William Paterson University paid an average of $719 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $437 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,638 | $22,204 |
| Fees | $132 | $132 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,706 | $13,706 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at William Paterson University in Ethnic Studies walked away with an average of $31,750 in student debt. That is 44% higher than the national average of $22,119.
The median early career salary of ethnic studies students who receive their bachelor’s degree from William Paterson University is $31,839 per year. That is 17% higher than the national average of $27,194.
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that William Paterson University offers online option in its ethnic studies bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the William Paterson University Online Learning page.
About 85.7% of the students who received their BA in ethnic studies in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 81.9%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in ethnic studies at William Paterson University in 2019-2020, 85.7% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 66%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Ethnic Studies students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| African American Studies | 4 |
| Women’s Studies | 2 |
| Disability Studies | 1 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to ethnic studies.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Area Studies | 4 |
View All Ethnic Studies Related Majors >
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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