William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, New Jersey · Public · 6,614 undergraduates
Of 35 programs with reported earnings, 34 leave graduates out-earning a typical New Jersey high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 126 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,171 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,287 |
| $48k to $75k | $18,505 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,862 |
| $110k and up | $24,917 |
| All families (average) | $18,745 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $101,328 | +$64,352 | clears the bar | $21,793 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $72,293 | +$35,317 | clears the bar | $21,066 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,985 | +$12,009 | clears the bar | $22,093 | 1.8 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $53,589 | +$16,613 | clears the bar | $23,638 | 1.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $58,108 | +$21,132 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $75,411 | +$38,435 | clears the bar | $26,449 | 0.7 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $55,592 | +$18,616 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $66,745 | +$29,769 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 0.7 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $76,282 | +$39,306 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $54,607 | +$17,631 | clears the bar | $20,750 | 1.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $74,359 | +$37,383 | clears the bar | $27,245 | 0.7 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $70,356 | +$33,380 | clears the bar | $19,786 | 0.6 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $61,156 | +$24,180 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 1 yr |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $71,026 | +$34,050 | clears the bar | $23,329 | 0.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $54,093 | +$17,117 | clears the bar | $20,750 | 1.2 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 35 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 46% of students receive Pell grants · 44% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.