William Paterson University of New Jersey

Wayne, NJ wpunj.edu 6,526 students

William Paterson University's campus is set on 370 acres in suburban Wayne, New Jersey, providing a mix of natural and developed spaces. The university is known for its strong music and communication programs, attracting students interested in the arts. A distinctive feature is the proximity to the New York City metropolitan area, offering students access to internships and cultural experiences.

Programs

Analyzed in dataset

Earnings

$39,930

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

49/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$15,150

In-state sticker price

Out-of-state: $24,464/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. William Paterson University of New Jersey's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 44% of students receive Pell Grants; 42% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$15,420	$61,680
$30K – $48K	$17,010	$68,040
$48K – $75K	$17,978	$71,912
$75K – $110K	$20,823	$83,292
$110K+	$23,237	$92,948
Sticker price (no aid)	$15,150	$60,600

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at William Paterson University of New Jersey

26 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Nursing Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →	86	$92,257/yr	High	14.9x
Finance Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →	73	$49,895/yr	Very High	11.5x
Information Sciences Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →	72	$42,552/yr	Very High	14.5x
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →	71	$58,854/yr	High	9.3x
Accounting Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →	67	$45,589/yr	Very High	10.0x
Teacher Education Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	66	$54,093/yr	High	8.3x
Management Science Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools →	65	$44,322/yr	Very High	9.3x
Economics Compare across schools →	60	$43,148/yr	Very High	9.6x
Biology Biology, General Compare across schools →	55	$42,492/yr	High	11.2x
Mathematics Compare across schools →	55	$42,187/yr	Very High	10.6x
Criminal Justice Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →	55	$35,864/yr	Moderate	9.1x
Marketing Compare across schools →	54	$37,740/yr	Very High	9.9x
Mental Health Services Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools →	51	$39,228/yr	Moderate	8.6x
Political Science Political Science and Government Compare across schools →	47	$37,801/yr	Very High	8.2x
Health & Physical Education Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools →	44	$31,382/yr	Moderate	9.1x
Sociology Compare across schools →	40	$35,528/yr	High	7.7x
Health Sciences Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Compare across schools →	39	$34,657/yr	High	10.0x
Psychology Psychology, General Compare across schools →	39	$32,418/yr	High	7.9x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools →	37	$40,613/yr	High	5.7x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →	33	$31,870/yr	High	7.3x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools →	31	$32,581/yr	Low	8.2x
Music Compare across schools →	29	$26,621/yr	High	3.4x
Legal Studies Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) Compare across schools →	28	$30,326/yr	Moderate	7.5x
English English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →	27	$27,573/yr	Very High	6.9x
Fine Arts Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →	27	$23,892/yr	Moderate	6.1x
Communication Disorders Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools →	21	$24,702/yr	High	3.1x