William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ · Public
Popular programs at William Paterson University of New Jersey
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 275 | |
| 2 | Psychology, General. | 170 | |
| 3 | Communication and Media Studies. | 135 | |
| 4 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 124 | |
| 5 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 95 | |
| 6 | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 83 | |
| 7 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 68 | |
| 8 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 68 | |
| 9 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 67 | |
| 10 | Marketing. | 64 | |
| 11 | Biology, General. | 62 | |
| 12 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 61 | |
| 13 | Fine and Studio Arts. | 56 | |
| 14 | Accounting and Related Services. | 54 | |
| 15 | English Language and Literature, General. | 53 | |
| 16 | Music. | 53 | |
| 17 | Sociology. | 51 | |
| 18 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 40 | |
| 19 | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 39 | |
| 20 | History. | 31 |
Showing top 20 of 40 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at William Paterson University of New Jersey?
William Paterson University of New Jersey has an acceptance rate of 90% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for William Paterson University of New Jersey?
SAT score data for William Paterson University of New Jersey is not currently published.
How much does William Paterson University of New Jersey cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at William Paterson University of New Jersey is approximately $18,745 per year.
What is the graduation rate at William Paterson University of New Jersey?
4-year graduation rate data for William Paterson University of New Jersey is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
