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Ethnic Studies at William Paterson University of New Jersey

What traits are you looking for in a school for Ethnic Studies, take a look at what William Paterson University of New Jersey. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

William Paterson University of New Jersey sits in Wayne, NJ.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 21 ethnic studies degrees were granted at William Paterson University of New Jersey.

Online Class Availability at William Paterson University of New Jersey

Distance learning is available at William Paterson University of New Jersey. Among 9,942 students, 4,744 (48%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,838 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Ethnic Studies graduates at William Paterson University of New Jersey, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Ethnic Studies graduates at William Paterson University of New Jersey are 81% women (17) and 19% men (4).

Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Program at William Paterson University of New Jersey

Of the 21 bachelor’s ethnic studies graduates at William Paterson University of New Jersey, 81% were women (17) and 19% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at William Paterson University of New Jersey.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	5
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Ethnic Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at William Paterson University of New Jersey, higher than the national average of 66%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Ethnic Studies Concentrations at William Paterson University of New Jersey

The Ethnic Studies program at William Paterson University of New Jersey offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
African American Studies	5
Women’s Studies	4
Disability Studies	12

Highest-Paying Careers for Ethnic Studies Graduates

Those who complete Ethnic Studies program at William Paterson University of New Jersey go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Ethnic Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$47,517

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.