Legal Studies at William Paterson University of New Jersey
What traits are you looking for in a school for Legal Studies, you may want to check out the program at William Paterson University of New Jersey. Get started with the following essential facts.
William Paterson University of New Jersey is in Wayne, NJ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 19 legal studies degrees were awarded at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
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Online & Distance Learning at William Paterson University of New Jersey
Online coursework is an option at William Paterson University of New Jersey. Of 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
The following sections describe the composition of Legal Studies graduates at William Paterson University of New Jersey, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Legal Studies graduates at William Paterson University of New Jersey are 79% women (15) and 21% men (4).
Legal Studies Bachelor’s Program at William Paterson University of New Jersey
Among the 19 bachelor’s legal studies degrees awarded at William Paterson University of New Jersey, 79% were women (15) and 21% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Legal Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
Minority students account for 74% of Legal Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at William Paterson University of New Jersey, above the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Legal Studies Graduates
Students who finish Legal Studies program at William Paterson University of New Jersey go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Legal Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $134,350 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $80,735 |
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.