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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how William Paterson University ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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William Paterson University was ranked #226 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for nursing 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 #5 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 106 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 35 students received their master’s degree in nursing from William Paterson University. This makes it the #263 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2021, making the school the #327 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University is $75,485. This is higher than $62,880, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at William Paterson University make a median salary of $104,847. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $94,353.
While getting their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University, nursing students borrow a median amount of $24,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 106 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from William Paterson University. About 81% of these graduates were women and the other 19% were men.
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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
The nursing program at William Paterson University awarded 35 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 20% of these degrees went to men with the other 80% 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 master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 48 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 39 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 27 |
| Allied Health Professions | 10 |
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