by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at William Paterson University of New Jersey. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks William Paterson University of New Jersey highly for communication sciences, coming in at #128 out of 320 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 128 of 320 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in New Jersey | 7 of 8 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 39 of 63 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication sciences at William Paterson University of New Jersey, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 35 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, William Paterson University of New Jersey conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
William Paterson University of New Jersey holds a strong position among schools offering communication sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from William Paterson University of New Jersey report a median salary of $74,968 a year. This is above $63,347, the median for all majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
To complete a bachelor’s at William Paterson University of New Jersey, communication sciences graduates take on a median debt of $18,947 in student loans. This is lower than $25,644, the typical median for all majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,778 | $24,844 |
| Fees | $500 | $500 |
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Every one of the 21 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences from William Paterson University of New Jersey were women.
The largest share of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at William Paterson University of New Jersey were Hispanic or Latino. About 43% of graduates 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
William Paterson University of New Jersey granted 19 bachelor’s degrees in speech-language pathology/pathologist in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (47%).
William Paterson University of New Jersey conferred 2 bachelor’s completions in communication sciences and disorders, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
Graduate study is also available at William Paterson University of New Jersey. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 35 |
