Education at William Paterson University of New Jersey
If you plan to study Education, you may want to check out the program at 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.
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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.
Education Rankings at William Paterson University of New Jersey
These rankings give you a sense of how William Paterson University of New Jersey’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #10 of 29 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #15 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #70 of 247 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #85 of 246 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #213 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #832 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from William Paterson University of New Jersey
Graduates of William Paterson University of New Jersey’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $54,854 |
| 2 years | $55,541 |
| 3 years | $60,082 |
| 4 years | $65,185 |
| 5 years | $61,667 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Education graduates from William Paterson University of New Jersey report median earnings of $65,185, compared with $63,347 for all William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from William Paterson University of New Jersey comes in at $27,836.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at William Paterson University of New Jersey go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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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