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, and more. In addition, we cover how William Paterson University ranks in comparison to other schools with communication sciences programs.
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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #223 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #6 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from William Paterson University. This makes it the #222 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's communication sciences program at William Paterson University make a median salary of $59,792. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $54,912.
While getting their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $18,947 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all communication sciences bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
The communication sciences program at William Paterson University awarded 28 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 4% of these degrees went to men with the other 96% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 20 communication sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from William Paterson University, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at William Paterson University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% 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 master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 158 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 39 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 27 |
| Allied Health Professions | 10 |
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