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. Also, learn how William Paterson University ranks among other schools offering degrees in english.
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The bachelor's program at William Paterson University was ranked #296 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #9 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, William Paterson University of New Jersey handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2 students received their master’s degree in english from William Paterson University. This makes it the #335 most popular school for english master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of english students who receive their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University is $30,358. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $27,744 for all english bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at William Paterson University, english students borrow a median amount of $25,724 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all english majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
Of the 48 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in english from William Paterson University in 2021, 25% were men and 75% 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 english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 english majors earned their master's degree from William Paterson University. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% 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 master's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 12 |
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