William Paterson University of New Jersey— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$57,780
in 2021+17% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 17% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 0% since 2010
- •Graduation rate declined by 0 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 44% | $5,400 |
| 1999 | — | — | 42% | $5,500 |
| 2000 | — | — | 43% | $5,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 44% | $5,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 44% | $5,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 47% | $5,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 48% | $6,124 |
| 2005 | — | — | 48% | $6,125 |
| 2006 | — | — | 48% | $6,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 51% | $7,436 |
| 2008 | $49,400 | — | 47% | $7,750 |
| 2009 | — | — | 45% | $8,750 |
| 2010 | $49,000 | $18,833 | 52% | $10,125 |
| 2011 | — | $18,167 | 49% | $11,250 |
| 2012 | $44,300 | $14,076 | 46% | $12,695 |
| 2013 | $43,200 | $14,674 | 48% | $15,000 |
| 2014 | $44,300 | $15,927 | 50% | $15,500 |
| 2015 | $46,600 | $15,142 | 51% | $17,000 |
| 2016 | — | $16,643 | 49% | $17,750 |
| 2017 | — | $17,138 | 50% | $17,708 |
| 2018 | — | $17,064 | 55% | $17,125 |
| 2019 | — | $16,259 | 52% | $15,750 |
| 2020 | — | $19,547 | 55% | $15,520 |
| 2021 | $57,780 | $18,498 | 56% | $15,750 |
| 2022 | — | $17,225 | 56% | — |
| 2023 | — | $12,946 | 56% | — |
| 2024 | — | $17,764 | 48% | — |
| 2025 | — | $18,745 | 44% | — |