Fine and Studio Arts at William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 56 graduates a year
William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates in fine and studio arts earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 55% of one year’s pay at that point.
How William Paterson University of New Jersey Compares for Fine and Studio Arts
All 423 colleges reporting fine and studio arts earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $72,428 | $65,905 | #2 | $50,161 |
| 2 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $68,523 | $63,117 | #3 | $30,246 |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $66,846 | $70,481 | #1 | $31,367 |
| 4 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $63,418 | $60,361 | #4 | $19,790 |
| 5 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $61,998 | $55,818 | #14 | — |
| 6 | Connecticut College New London, CT | $61,321 | $55,208 | #15 | $36,564 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $60,985 | $60,064 | #5 | $23,180 |
| 8 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $60,757 | $53,325 | #24 | $44,529 |
| 9 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $60,515 | $57,598 | #11 | $35,929 |
| 10 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $60,299 | $57,392 | #12 | $25,751 |
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| 137 | Lawrence University Appleton, WI | $44,313 | $46,110 | #101 | — |
| 138 | Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL | $44,312 | $43,536 | #160 | $30,845 |
| 139 | Oberlin College Oberlin, OH | $44,299 | $47,274 | #83 | — |
| 140 | William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ | $44,298 | $38,880 | #291 | $23,892 |
| 141 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $44,287 | $42,304 | #189 | $26,870 |
| 142 | University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | $44,272 | $43,603 | #159 | $21,167 |
| 143 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $44,270 | $46,678 | #90 | $22,840 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do William Paterson University of New Jersey fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,892 one year after graduating and $44,298 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does William Paterson University of New Jersey rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, William Paterson University of New Jersey ranks #140 by median pay four years after graduation, and #291 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at William Paterson University of New Jersey worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,250.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.