Nursing at William Paterson University of New Jersey
William Paterson University is located in Wayne, New Jersey and has a total student population of 9,635.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Nursing section at the bottom of this page.
William Paterson University Nursing Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Master’s Degree in Nursing
William Paterson University Nursing Rankings
The nursing major at William Paterson University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Nursing. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
There were 3 students who received their doctoral degrees in nursing, making the school the #327 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing Student Demographics at William Paterson University
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
William Paterson University Nursing Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 22% more racial-ethnic minorities in its nursing bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from William Paterson University of New Jersey with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 68 |
| Black or African American | 78 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 99 |
| White | 148 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 22 |
William Paterson University Nursing Master’s Program
In the nursing master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 49% of degree recipients. That is 9% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from William Paterson University of New Jersey with a master's in nursing.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 63 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Concentrations Within Nursing
Nursing majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at William Paterson University of New Jersey. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 148 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 7 |
| Nursing Practice | 3 |
Related Majors
- Allied Health Professions
- Health Sciences & Services
- Mental & Social Health Services
- Communication Sciences
Careers That Nursing Grads May Go Into
A degree in nursing can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NJ, the home state for William Paterson University of New Jersey.
| Occupation | Jobs in NJ | Average Salary in NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 79,530 | $82,750 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 11,260 | $116,750 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 5,900 | $122,100 |
| Nursing Instructors and Professors | 2,000 | $89,950 |
| Nurse Midwives | 180 | $113,980 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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