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Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Winthrop University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 57% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 38th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (SC wage index 0.81). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Winthrop University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $64,302 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,568 | $61,987 | -9% | #720 of 1176 | #466 | $27,000 |
| Chemistry | — | $60,324 | -7% | #156 of 209 | #97 | $25,739 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $40,119 | $54,194 | +5% | #133 of 299 | #84 | $27,917 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $33,778 | $52,363 | -26% | #219 of 253 | #192 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $31,174 | $50,536 | -12% | #672 of 841 | #507 | $26,888 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $30,527 | $49,080 | -10% | #438 of 610 | #311 | $27,000 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | $48,702 | -11% | #43 of 50 | #34 | $23,750 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $35,198 | $48,303 | -14% | #495 of 660 | #355 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | $33,877 | $47,178 | -10% | #358 of 462 | #229 | $26,000 |
| Social Work | $35,070 | $46,548 | -10% | #350 of 420 | #277 | $25,287 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $40,435 | $44,766 | -11% | #152 of 177 | #128 | $26,668 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,708 | $44,487 | -6% | #508 of 680 | #364 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $28,219 | $44,068 | -9% | #427 of 576 | #287 | $24,200 |
| Political Science and Government | $21,165 | $43,566 | -31% | #559 of 565 | #535 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $24,193 | $43,365 | -14% | #865 of 1027 | #668 | $23,562 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $34,418 | $43,069 | -16% | #321 of 345 | #291 | $27,000 |
| History | $28,322 | $41,343 | -18% | #428 of 459 | #359 | $25,975 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $20,600 | $40,948 | +3% | #112 of 255 | #58 | $27,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $40,487 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $16,817 | $37,440 | -9% | #311 of 423 | #212 | $27,000 |
| Music | $25,952 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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🏆 Where Winthrop University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,306 | $29,636 |
| Room | $6,664 | |
| Board | $4,408 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $31,252 | $45,582 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $13,361 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $13,395 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $16,762 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,267 |
| $110,001+ | $20,653 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology