Is Gardner-Webb University worth it?
Gardner-Webb University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Boiling Springs, North Carolina (rural area). It awarded 959 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, educational leadership and administration and registered nursing.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$45,413
Median earnings 4 years after
$60,516
Median earnings 10 years after
$48,039
Average net price
$17,674
Completion rate
55%
Completions (2024)
959
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
1,856
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $59,751 | $70,841 | 114 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $71,337 | $75,117 | 101 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $60,802 | $86,886 | 89 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $94,355 | $104,141 | 65 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $110,028 | $125,727 | 56 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $42,840 | $61,489 | 56 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Bachelor's | $34,491 | $42,936 | 50 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $55,011 | $60,926 | 48 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral | $81,929 | $94,213 | 44 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $44,261 | $58,918 | 38 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | $67,370 | $79,048 | 38 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Doctoral | $72,305 | $78,398 | 36 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $35,433 | $51,709 | 32 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral | $111,589 | $109,715 | 28 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $39,850 | $45,110 | 27 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's | 106 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 99 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 76 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 36 |
| Community Psychology | Bachelor's | 35 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Master's | 33 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Doctoral research | 30 |
| Public Administration | Master's | 28 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 26 |
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Sources: federal figures for Gardner-Webb University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for North Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.
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