Is Southwestern University worth it?
Southwestern University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Georgetown, Texas (small city). It awarded 306 degrees in 2024, most often in business, psychology and exercise science and kinesiology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$35,635
Median earnings 4 years after
$59,994
Median earnings 10 years after
$56,878
Average net price
$29,224
Completion rate
73%
Completions (2024)
306
Years to pay back
1.9 years
Students (undergrad)
1,440
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $47,056 | $71,342 | 65 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $34,050 | $59,372 | 25 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,373 | $50,426 | 22 |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | $50,984 | $52,035 | 17 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $25,060 | N/A | 17 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $34,415 | $61,935 | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | N/A | $62,928 | 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/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 67 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 27 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Bachelor's | 16 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 12 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 12 |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | 10 |
| Economics, General | Bachelor's | 10 |
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Sources: federal figures for Southwestern University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Texas. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page