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2027 Rankings for William Paterson University of New Jersey

What kind of rankings and accolades has William Paterson University received from College Factual? Every College Factual accolade William Paterson University has received are listed below.

William Paterson University earned 66 ranking badges in the 2027 college rankings.

Top Rankings for William Paterson University:

#1 out of 7	#1 out of 8	#1 out of 9	#1 out of 9

William Paterson University also offers graduate programs. Explore its [graduate-school rankings](/graduate-schools/william-paterson-university-of-new-jersey/rankings/) for graduate-degree badges and placements.

Ranking Highlights

• Quality Rankings
  • Best Colleges Ranking
  • Best Entrepreneurship Schools in New Jersey Ranking
  • Best Entrepreneurial Studies Schools in New Jersey Ranking
• Best for the Money Rankings
  • Best Value Schools Ranking
  • Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools in New Jersey Ranking
  • Best Value Financial Planning & Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey Ranking

How William Paterson University Ranks in College Factual’s Best Quality Rankings

Top Placement in Best Colleges Ranking

#427 out of 5,159.

This makes William Paterson University a top 10% school for students.

The Best Colleges Ranking highlights the highest-quality colleges in the country.

Top Ranked Majors

William Paterson University has 549 top ranked majors, led by its placement in the Best Entrepreneurship Schools in New Jersey Ranking.

The best rankings are listed below:

Ranking Name	Rank	Out Of	Details
Best Entrepreneurship Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Entrepreneurial Studies Schools in New Jersey	1	3	View Report
Best Teacher Education Schools in New Jersey	1	6	View Report
Best Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs Schools in New Jersey	1	3	View Report
Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools in New Jersey	1	3	View Report
Best Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Adult Health Nurse/Nursing Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Biotechnology Schools in New Jersey	2	3	View Report
Best Biotechnology Schools in New Jersey	2	3	View Report
Best Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics & Special Effects Schools in New Jersey	2	7	View Report
Best Graphic Communications Schools in New Jersey	2	9	View Report
Best Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools in New Jersey	2	3	View Report
Best Secondary Education Schools in New Jersey	2	4	View Report
Best Teacher Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	2	24	View Report
Best Creative Writing Schools in New Jersey	2	4	View Report
Best Writing Studies Schools in New Jersey	2	4	View Report
Best Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	2	10	View Report
Best Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	2	2	View Report
Best Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	2	6	View Report
Best Registered Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	2	22	View Report
Best Registered Nursing Schools in New Jersey	2	46	View Report
Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	2	24	View Report
Best Nursing Schools in New Jersey	2	47	View Report
Best Health Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	2	26	View Report
Best Clinical Psychology Schools in New Jersey	2	2	View Report
Best Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	3	4	View Report
Best Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	3	4	View Report
Best Communications Technologies & Support Schools in New Jersey	3	11	View Report
Best Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	3	4	View Report
Best Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Schools in New Jersey	3	4	View Report
Best Early Childhood Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	3	4	View Report
Best Early Childhood Education Schools in New Jersey	3	7	View Report
Best Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	3	3	View Report
Best Communication Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	3	3	View Report
Best Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	3	14	View Report
Best Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	3	6	View Report
Best Adult Health Nurse/Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools	3	31	View Report
Best Adult Health Nurse/Nursing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	3	11	View Report
Best General Public Health Schools in New Jersey	3	5	View Report
Best Legal Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	3	4	View Report
Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	3	4	View Report
Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	3	4	View Report
Best Econometrics & Quantitative Economics Schools in New Jersey	3	4	View Report
Best Marketing Research Bachelor's Degree Schools	4	4	View Report
Best Marketing Research Schools	4	4	View Report
Best Reading Teacher Education Schools in New Jersey	4	5	View Report
Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools in New Jersey	4	10	View Report
Best Adult Health Nurse/Nursing Schools	4	33	View Report
Best Public Health Schools in New Jersey	4	9	View Report
Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in New Jersey	4	8	View Report
Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Schools in New Jersey	4	8	View Report
Best Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	4	14	View Report
Best General Chemistry Schools in New Jersey	4	11	View Report
Best Chemistry Schools in New Jersey	4	11	View Report
Best Physical Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	4	11	View Report
Best Physical Sciences Schools in New Jersey	4	12	View Report
Best Criminal Justice Studies Schools in New Jersey	4	15	View Report
Best Supply Chain Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	5	5	View Report
Best Supply Chain Management Schools in New Jersey	5	6	View Report
Best General Sales & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	5	13	View Report
Best Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics & Special Effects Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	5	24	View Report
Best Graphic Communications Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	5	30	View Report
Best General Educational Leadership & Administration Schools in New Jersey	5	13	View Report
Best Educational Administration Schools in New Jersey	5	15	View Report
Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	5	7	View Report
Best Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs Bachelor's Degree Schools	5	38	View Report
Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	5	18	View Report
Best General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	5	11	View Report
Best General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Schools in New Jersey	5	21	View Report
Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	5	12	View Report
Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in New Jersey	5	22	View Report
Best Health Professions Schools in New Jersey	5	81	View Report
Best Sports Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	5	5	View Report
Best General Chemistry Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	5	11	View Report
Best Chemistry Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	5	11	View Report
Best Criminal Justice Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	5	13	View Report
Best Information Technology Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	6	6	View Report
Best Bilingual & Multilingual Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	6	9	View Report
Best Multilingual Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	6	15	View Report
Best Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Schools in New Jersey	6	7	View Report
Best Legal Professions Schools in New Jersey	6	10	View Report
Best Liberal Arts Schools in New Jersey	6	27	View Report
Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Schools in New Jersey	6	39	View Report
Best Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	6	9	View Report
Best Social Work Schools in New Jersey	6	19	View Report
Best Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	6	9	View Report
Best Social Work Schools in New Jersey	6	19	View Report
Best General Special Education Schools in New Jersey	7	12	View Report
Best Special Education Schools in New Jersey	7	14	View Report
Best Elementary Education Schools in New Jersey	7	12	View Report
Best Teacher Education Grade Specific Schools in New Jersey	7	24	View Report
Best Communication Sciences Schools in New Jersey	7	8	View Report
Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	7	25	View Report
Best Liberal Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	7	8	View Report
Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in New Jersey	7	33	View Report
Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in New Jersey	7	33	View Report
Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	7	21	View Report
Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Schools in New Jersey	7	40	View Report

How William Paterson University Ranks for Value

Top Value Majors

William Paterson University has 673 best-value majors, including its placement in the Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools in New Jersey Ranking.

The best rankings are listed below:

Ranking Name	Rank	Out Of	Details
Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Value Financial Planning & Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Value Financial Planning & Services Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Value Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	7	View Report
Best Value Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	8	View Report
Best Value Secondary Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	5	View Report
Best Value Secondary Education Schools in New Jersey	1	6	View Report
Best Value Teacher Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	3	View Report
Best Value Creative Writing Schools in New Jersey	1	4	View Report
Best Value Writing Studies Schools in New Jersey	1	4	View Report
Best Value General Health & Wellness Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Value General Health & Wellness Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Value Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	2	View Report
Best Value Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Value Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Value Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	1	1	View Report
Best Value Other History Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	9	View Report
Best Value Other History Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	1	9	View Report
Best Value Music Pedagogy Schools in New Jersey	1	2	View Report
Best Value Biotechnology Schools in New Jersey	2	3	View Report
Best Value Biotechnology Schools in New Jersey	2	3	View Report
Best Value Organizational Leadership Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	2	8	View Report
Best Value Organizational Leadership Schools in New Jersey	2	8	View Report
Best Value Supply Chain Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	2	8	View Report
Best Value Entrepreneurial Studies Schools in New Jersey	2	3	View Report
Best Value Communication & Media Studies Schools in New Jersey	2	2	View Report
Best Value Early Childhood Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	2	6	View Report
Best Value General Communication Sciences & Disorders Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	2	2	View Report
Best Value Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	2	3	View Report
Best Value Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Schools in New Jersey	2	7	View Report
Best Value Communication Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	2	3	View Report
Best Value Mental & Social Health Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	2	6	View Report
Best Value Nursing Administration Schools in New Jersey	2	5	View Report
Best Value General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	2	6	View Report
Best Value Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	2	3	View Report
Best Value Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	2	3	View Report
Best Value Clinical Psychology Schools in New Jersey	2	3	View Report
Best Value Econometrics & Quantitative Economics Schools in New Jersey	2	5	View Report
Best Value Accounting and Business/Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	3	5	View Report
Best Value Other Accounting and Related Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	3	8	View Report
Best Value Other Finance and Financial Management Services Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	3	9	View Report
Best Value Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Schools in New Jersey	3	4	View Report
Best Value Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	3	6	View Report
Best Value Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	3	4	View Report
Best Value Physical Education Teaching & Coaching Schools in New Jersey	3	4	View Report
Best Value School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	3	8	View Report
Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	3	7	View Report
Best Value General Communication Sciences & Disorders Schools in New Jersey	3	3	View Report
Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in New Jersey	3	8	View Report
Best Value Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	3	10	View Report
Best Value Other Health/Medical Preparatory Programs Schools in New Jersey	3	3	View Report
Best Value Health/Medical Prep Programs Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	3	17	View Report
Best Value Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools in New Jersey	3	3	View Report
Best Value Adult Health Nurse/Nursing Schools in New Jersey	3	7	View Report
Best Value General Public Health Schools in New Jersey	3	7	View Report
Best Value Legal Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	3	4	View Report
Best Value Sports Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	3	7	View Report
Best Value Forensic Psychology Schools in New Jersey	3	4	View Report
Best Value General Economics Schools in New Jersey	3	9	View Report
Best Value Fine Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	3	5	View Report
Best Value Music Pedagogy Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	3	10	View Report
Best Value Music Pedagogy Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	3	10	View Report
Best Value Music Performance Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	3	5	View Report
Best Value Music Performance Schools in New Jersey	3	5	View Report
Best Value General Biomedical Sciences Schools in New Jersey	4	6	View Report
Best Value Financial Planning & Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	4	15	View Report
Best Value Financial Planning & Services Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	4	16	View Report
Best Value Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	4	9	View Report
Best Value Counselor Education/School Counseling & Guidance Services Schools in New Jersey	4	9	View Report
Best Value Student Counseling Schools in New Jersey	4	9	View Report
Best Value Reading Teacher Education Schools in New Jersey	4	9	View Report
Best Value Professional, Technical, Business & Scientific Writing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	4	13	View Report
Best Value General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	4	11	View Report
Best Value Health Sciences & Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	4	12	View Report
Best Value Nursing Practice Schools in New Jersey	4	9	View Report
Best Value Public Health Schools in New Jersey	4	9	View Report
Best Value General Chemistry Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	4	11	View Report
Best Value General Chemistry Schools in New Jersey	4	11	View Report
Best Value Chemistry Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	4	11	View Report
Best Value Chemistry Schools in New Jersey	4	11	View Report
Best Value Physical Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	4	11	View Report
Best Value Economics Schools in New Jersey	4	10	View Report
Best Value Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	4	9	View Report
Best Value Social Work Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	4	9	View Report
Best Value Art History Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	4	7	View Report
Best Value Art History Schools in New Jersey	4	7	View Report
Best Value General Music Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	4	9	View Report
Best Value Music Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	4	10	View Report
Best Value Other Accounting and Related Services Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	5	10	View Report
Best Value Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	5	10	View Report
Best Value Marketing/Marketing Management, General Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	5	13	View Report
Best Value Marketing Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	5	13	View Report
Best Value General Sales & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region	5	13	View Report
Best Value Speech Communication Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	5	12	View Report
Best Value Speech Communication Schools in New Jersey	5	12	View Report
Best Value Communication & Media Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	5	14	View Report
Best Value Communication & Journalism Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey	5	15	View Report
Best Value General Special Education Schools in New Jersey	5	13	View Report
Best Value Teacher Education Subject Specific Schools in New Jersey	5	10	View Report

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Notes and References

College Factual’s rankings are drawn from U.S. Department of Education data, 2027 edition.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
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