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. We've also included details on how William Paterson University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health science.
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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #232 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #12 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
Health Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from William Paterson University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,302 a year. This is higher than $31,369, which is the national median for all health science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University, health science students borrow a median amount of $26,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all health science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 health science majors earned their bachelor's degree from William Paterson University. Of these graduates, 15% were men and 85% 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 health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 158 |
| Communication Sciences | 48 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 39 |
| Allied Health Professions | 10 |
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