William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ · Highest award: Graduate degree
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 16,171 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 18,287 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 18,505 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 22,862 | |
| $110,001+ | 24,917 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $57,780 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 30% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 34% | |
| Black | 22% | |
| Asian | 7% | |
| Two or more races | 2% | |
| Nonresident / international | 3% |
Other Four-year institutions in NJ
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bais Medrash Mayan Hatorah | Not reported | 57.9% | Not reported |
| Bais Medrash Toras Chesed | Not reported | 33.3% | Not reported |
| Berkeley College-Woodland Park | Not reported | 43.7% | $40,251 |
| Bet Midrash Ohel Torah | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Beth Medrash Govoha | Not reported | Not reported | $47,544 |
| Beth Medrash of Asbury Park | Not reported | 10.0% | Not reported |
| Bloomfield College of Montclair State University | $28,014 | 38.1% | $61,415 |
| Caldwell University | Not reported | 57.5% | $53,843 |
| Centenary University | Not reported | 56.0% | $53,726 |
| Chamberlain University-New Jersey | Not reported | 33.3% | $92,405 |
| DeVry University-New Jersey | Not reported | 71.4% | $45,987 |
| Drew University | Not reported | 70.5% | $63,646 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $137,010 | $120,193 | Not reported |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $101,328 | $88,910 | $24,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $76,282 | $92,374 | $26,750 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | $75,411 | $71,685 | Not reported |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $74,359 | $59,916 | Not reported |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | $74,275 | $60,111 | Not reported |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | $72,447 | $67,030 | Not reported |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $71,745 | $76,194 | $24,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | $71,699 | $64,397 | Not reported |
| Mathematics. | $71,340 | $69,562 | $24,010 |
| Biology, General. | $71,026 | $57,214 | $25,860 |
| Economics. | $70,705 | $82,686 | $28,281 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $70,356 | $83,343 | $22,234 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | $66,745 | $86,176 | $24,347 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | $63,203 | $51,389 | $31,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | $63,108 | $58,928 | $18,947 |
| Marketing. | $61,156 | $69,303 | $25,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $58,108 | $55,378 | $25,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | $56,584 | $65,184 | Not reported |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $55,592 | $54,562 | $29,189 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10