Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) at William Paterson University of New Jersey
Bachelor's Degree
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Earnings vs. debt across all non-professional general legal studies (undergraduate) bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Distribution
How William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | $30,326 | $44,812 | +48% |
| American University | $45,790 | $64,040 | +40% |
| University of Maryland Global Campus | $54,304 | $63,865 | +18% |
| Siena College | $32,435 | $63,333 | +95% |
| University of Miami | $49,624 | $62,790 | +27% |
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 William Paterson University of New JerseyWayne | $15,150 | $30,326 | $44,812 | $22,969* | — |
 Bentley UniversityWaltham | $58,150 | $72,883 | — | $27,000* | 0.37 |
 University of Maryland Global CampusAdelphi | $7,992 | $54,304 | $63,865 | $31,017* | 0.57 |
 Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus | $12,859 | $51,231 | $55,855 | $22,938* | 0.45 |
 University of MiamiCoral Gables | $59,926 | $49,624 | $62,790 | $15,500* | 0.31 |
 University of La VerneLa Verne | $47,000 | $49,004 | $59,677 | $30,370* | 0.62 |
| National Median | — | $39,162 | — | $25,750* | 0.66 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with non-professional general legal studies (undergraduate) graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At William Paterson University of New Jersey, approximately 44% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.