Is Southern Wesleyan University worth it?
Southern Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Central, South Carolina (midsize suburb). It awarded 258 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, mental health counseling and operations management and supervision.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$39,048
Median earnings 4 years after
$52,228
Median earnings 10 years after
$47,756
Average net price
$15,464
Completion rate
52%
Completions (2024)
258
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
747
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $52,070 | $62,278 | 120 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $60,550 | $66,845 | 46 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | $32,290 | $47,528 | 45 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $66,357 | $83,798 | 42 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $49,189 | $55,963 | 23 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's | $53,957 | $65,410 | 23 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $31,326 | N/A | 21 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | Bachelor's | $28,636 | N/A | 19 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | $40,834 | $52,534 | 18 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | Bachelor's | $25,785 | N/A | 17 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $42,006 | N/A | 16 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $39,464 | $47,882 | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 57 |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | Master's | 24 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | Master's | 16 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 10 |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other | Doctoral research | 9 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | 9 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 8 |
| General Studies | Associate | 8 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 34% | 3,973 |
| Manufacturing | 12% | 1,428 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 11% | 1,261 |
| Public Administration | 7% | 830 |
| Finance and Insurance | 6% | 727 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 527 |
| Retail Trade | 4% | 512 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4% | 450 |
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Sources: federal figures for Southern Wesleyan University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for South Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.
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