Finance at William Paterson University of New Jersey
If you plan to study Finance, 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 is located in Wayne, NJ.
During the most recent reporting year, 57 finance degrees were granted at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
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Studying Online at William Paterson University of New Jersey
Many students take online classes 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.
Finance Rankings at William Paterson University of New Jersey
These rankings give you a sense of how William Paterson University of New Jersey’s Finance program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Jersey | #7 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #10 of 15 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #28 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #64 of 97 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #237 of 532 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #300 of 525 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New Jersey | #7 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #10 of 15 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #28 of 101 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #64 of 97 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #237 of 532 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #300 of 525 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Finance graduates at William Paterson University of New Jersey, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Finance graduates at William Paterson University of New Jersey are 32% women (18) and 68% men (39).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at William Paterson University of New Jersey
Among the 45 bachelor’s finance graduates at William Paterson University of New Jersey, 24% were women (11) and 76% were men (34).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 49% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at William Paterson University of New Jersey, above the national average of 29%.*
Finance Master’s Program at William Paterson University of New Jersey
Of the 12 master’s finance degrees awarded at William Paterson University of New Jersey, 58% were women (7) and 42% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance master’s degree recipients at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Finance 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Finance Graduates
Graduates of the Finance program at William Paterson University of New Jersey go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Finance majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Chief Sustainability Officers | $96,628 |
| Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts | $92,240 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $91,777 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.