Visual & Performing Arts at William Paterson University of New Jersey
If you plan to study Visual & Performing Arts, 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 is in Wayne, NJ.
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Online & Distance Learning at William Paterson University of New Jersey
Many students take online classes at William Paterson University of New Jersey. Among 9,942 students, 4,744 (48%) studied exclusively online and 2,838 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at William Paterson University of New Jersey
Rankings can help you compare William Paterson University of New Jersey’s Visual & Performing Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Jersey | #18 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #26 of 33 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #100 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #138 of 219 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #708 of 1,176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #758 of 1,185 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Jersey | #18 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #26 of 33 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #100 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #138 of 219 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #708 of 1,176 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #758 of 1,185 |
Earnings for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from William Paterson University of New Jersey
Students who complete William Paterson University of New Jersey’s Visual & Performing Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,943 |
| 2 years | $26,441 |
| 3 years | $31,838 |
| 4 years | $33,979 |
| 5 years | $42,774 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Visual & Performing Arts graduates from William Paterson University of New Jersey report median earnings of $33,979, compared with $63,347 for all William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Visual & Performing Arts graduates from William Paterson University of New Jersey stands at $26,938.
Top-Paying Careers for Visual & Performing Arts Graduates
Those who complete Visual & Performing Arts program at William Paterson University of New Jersey pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Visual & Performing Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Choreographers | $109,380 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $96,762 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Media Programming Directors | $90,799 |
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
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