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Fine & Studio Arts at William Paterson University of New Jersey

Fine & Studio Arts at William Paterson University of New Jersey

If you are interested in studying Fine & Studio Arts, consider the program at William Paterson University of New Jersey. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

William Paterson University of New Jersey is in Wayne, NJ.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 44 fine & studio arts degrees were granted at William Paterson University of New Jersey.

Studying Online at William Paterson University of New Jersey

Distance learning is available 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.

Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at William Paterson University of New Jersey

Use these rankings to compare William Paterson University of New Jersey’s Fine & Studio Arts program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New Jersey #12 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #14 of 19
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #56 of 121
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #80 of 122
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #393 of 666
Best Value Nationwide #415 of 662

Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from William Paterson University of New Jersey

Those who finish William Paterson University of New Jersey’s Fine & Studio Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Fine & Studio Arts at William Paterson University of New Jersey
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $26,381
2 years $28,816
3 years $38,101
4 years $36,850
5 years $42,774

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from William Paterson University of New Jersey report median earnings of $36,850, compared with $63,347 for all William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.

Fine & Studio Arts earnings compared with all majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from William Paterson University of New Jersey comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at William Paterson University of New Jersey, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at William Paterson University of New Jersey are 64% women (28) and 36% men (16).

Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at William Paterson University of New Jersey

Among the 42 bachelor’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at William Paterson University of New Jersey, 64% were women (27) and 36% were men (15).

William Paterson University of New Jersey gender breakdown of Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at William Paterson University of New Jersey.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Hispanic / Latino 16
Black / African American 8
Asian 2
Two or More Races 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Fine & Studio Arts majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey

Minority students account for 69% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at William Paterson University of New Jersey, above the national average of 40%.*

Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at William Paterson University of New Jersey

Of the 2 master’s fine & studio arts graduates at William Paterson University of New Jersey, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

William Paterson University of New Jersey gender breakdown of Fine & Studio Arts Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at William Paterson University of New Jersey.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Fine & Studio Arts majors at William Paterson University of New Jersey

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at William Paterson University of New Jersey, above the national average of 28%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Fine & Studio Arts Concentrations at William Paterson University of New Jersey

The Fine & Studio Arts program at William Paterson University of New Jersey breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Art Studies 44

Highest-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates

Those who complete Fine & Studio Arts program at William Paterson University of New Jersey work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Fine & Studio Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property $118,242
Art Directors $103,285
Museum Technicians and Conservators $96,273
Artists and Related Workers, All Other $83,610
Curators $79,764
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927
Craft Artists $76,826
Photographers $75,743
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $69,338
Special Effects Artists and Animators $57,836

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