Is William Carey University worth it?
William Carey University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Hattiesburg, Mississippi (small city). It awarded 1,247 degrees in 2024, most often in elementary education and teaching, osteopathic medicine and educational leadership and administration.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$41,135
Median earnings 4 years after
$54,242
Median earnings 10 years after
$43,087
Average net price
$14,258
Completion rate
60%
Completions (2024)
1,247
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
2,201
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $73,469 | $82,147 | 130 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral | $69,448 | $70,328 | 84 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $39,520 | $42,389 | 46 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $40,598 | $51,866 | 44 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $21,799 | $38,325 | 35 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $19,910 | $46,598 | 32 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $52,790 | $61,978 | 21 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | Doctoral | $85,666 | $111,063 | 20 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $24,182 | $47,152 | 19 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $35,540 | $51,430 | 18 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | N/A | $57,432 | N/A |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | N/A | $54,194 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy | Doctoral professional practice | 152 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 114 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 92 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's | 87 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Master's | 86 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's | 66 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | Master's | 58 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | Bachelor's | 52 |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral professional practice | 40 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Doctoral research | 39 |
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Sources: federal figures for William Carey University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Mississippi. Counts under 10 are not published.
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