William Paterson University Majors

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The most popular William Paterson University undergraduate major is Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Psychology, General and Speech Communication and Rhetoric are other popular majors.

Psychology, General190
Speech Communication and Rhetoric148
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies140
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse106
Management Science97
Accounting88
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies68
Exercise Science and Kinesiology61
Marketing/Marketing Management, General59
Sociology, General57
Art/Art Studies, General56
Information Technology54
Biology/Biological Sciences, General53
Finance, General52
English Language and Literature, General48
Early Childhood Education and Teaching45
Music, General42
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling39
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management34
Computer and Information Sciences, General33
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General28
Elementary Education and Teaching27
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS27
History, General24
Mathematics, General22
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching16
Political Science and Government, General16
Chemistry, General13
LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES11
Athletic Training/Trainer10
Economics, General10
Environmental Studies10
Financial Planning and Services9
Philosophy8
International Business/Trade/Commerce7
Selling Skills and Sales Operations7
Spanish Language and Literature7
Biotechnology6
Disability Studies6
African-American/Black Studies4
Anthropology, General4
Actuarial Science3
Art History, Criticism and Conservation3
Asian Studies/Civilization3
Business Administration and Management, General1
Geography1
Latin American Studies1
Urban Studies/Affairs1
French Language and Literature0
Geology/Earth Science, General0
Music Performance, General0
Secondary Education and Teaching0
Women’s Studies0

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