U.S. median for this major: $52,601.
College Scorecard field of study; 88 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 49% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $27,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $28,476. College Scorecard.
William Paterson University of New Jersey Liberal Arts / General Studies: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Liberal Arts / General Studies nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses William Paterson University of New Jersey's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,171 | $72,284 | 4.0 years |
| $30–48k | $18,287 | $81,743 | 4.6 years |
| $48–75k | $18,505 | $82,717 | 4.6 years |
| $75–110k | $22,862 | $102,193 | 5.7 years |
| $110k+ | $24,917 | $111,379 | 6.2 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (29% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates 4 years after graduating ($54,607) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $17,946 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Liberal Arts / General Studies at New Jersey colleges
Every New Jersey college we cover that reports Liberal Arts / General Studies graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rutgers University-Camden | $74,122 | $23,000 | $18,745 | 67% |
| 2 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $74,122 | $23,000 | $24,406 | 84% |
| 3 | Seton Hall University | $67,522 | $25,000 | $31,446 | 69% |
| 4 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | $60,525 | $26,000 | $15,404 | 53% |
| 5 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus | $60,525 | $26,000 | $22,829 | 67% |
| 6 | Drew University | $59,399 | $27,000 | $24,280 | 70% |
| 7 | Ramapo College of New Jersey | $56,712 | $27,625 | $18,173 | 70% |
| 8 | Rider University | $54,724 | $22,233 | $24,792 | 61% |
| 9 | Stockton University | $54,628 | $27,000 | $20,670 | 69% |
| 10 | William Paterson University of New Jersey | $54,607 | $26,750 | $18,745 | 44% |
| 11 | Rowan University | $53,266 | $27,000 | $22,408 | 67% |
| 12 | Montclair State University | $51,469 | $25,967 | $15,566 | 65% |
| 13 | Centenary University | $42,424 | $27,000 | $20,503 | 56% |
7 more New Jersey colleges offer Liberal Arts / General Studies but have too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at William Paterson University of New Jersey, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About William Paterson University of New Jersey
- Acceptance rate: 90% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 44% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $57,780
- Full cost breakdown · all 45 majors · overview
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William Paterson University of New Jersey Liberal Arts / General Studies questions
How much do William Paterson University of New Jersey Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates earn?
Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates of William Paterson University of New Jersey earn a median $54,607 four years after graduating and $32,581 one year after. The U.S. median for Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates across 467 colleges is $52,601.
How much debt do William Paterson University of New Jersey Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates of William Paterson University of New Jersey is $26,750, about 49% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $27,000.
Is William Paterson University of New Jersey a good school for Liberal Arts / General Studies in New Jersey?
On pay, Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates of William Paterson University of New Jersey earn $54,607 four years out, $3,449 below the median for the same major across 14 New Jersey colleges ($58,056) and $2,006 above the U.S. median ($52,601). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does William Paterson University of New Jersey rank for Liberal Arts / General Studies in New Jersey?
Of 13 New Jersey colleges reporting Liberal Arts / General Studies graduate earnings, William Paterson University of New Jersey ranks 10th. The highest is Rutgers University-Camden at $74,122.
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