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. Also, learn how William Paterson University ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #247 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #9 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in history. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from William Paterson University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,885 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $28,881 for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University, history students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,952 for all history majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from William Paterson University. About 79% were men and 21% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at William Paterson University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% 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 bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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