Is Winthrop University worth it?
Winthrop University is a public, four-year institution in Rock Hill, South Carolina (small city). It awarded 1,188 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, social work and biology sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$36,844
Median earnings 4 years after
$48,693
Median earnings 10 years after
$47,185
Average net price
$15,343
Completion rate
57%
Completions (2024)
1,188
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
3,523
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $44,568 | $61,987 | 223 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $41,708 | $44,487 | 99 |
| Social Work | Master's | $41,626 | $56,287 | 84 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $30,527 | $49,080 | 78 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $31,174 | $50,536 | 65 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $24,193 | $43,365 | 62 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $34,418 | $43,069 | 61 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $16,817 | $37,440 | 49 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $61,645 | $86,305 | 49 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $35,198 | $48,303 | 46 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $62,632 | $77,922 | 44 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $35,070 | $46,548 | 42 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | $20,600 | $40,948 | 38 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $45,644 | $53,190 | 36 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $28,219 | $44,068 | 36 |
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 | 165 |
| Social Work | Master's | 125 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 61 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 61 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 56 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | 33 |
| Sociology, General | Bachelor's | 29 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 26 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | Bachelor's | 26 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 30% | 5,475 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 13% | 2,278 |
| Retail Trade | 9% | 1,553 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7% | 1,313 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 1,246 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 6% | 1,024 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 997 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 988 |
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Sources: federal figures for Winthrop 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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