Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Carthage College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 46% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 64th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WI wage index 0.92). 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 Carthage College
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 | — | $106,611 | +15% | #86 of 459 | #65 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $58,543 | $86,952 | +4% | #125 of 452 | #111 | $25,709 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,887 | $86,561 | +14% | #154 of 796 | #126 | $22,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,265 | — | — | — | — | $26,320 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,555 | $72,468 | +6% | #304 of 1176 | #228 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics | $52,593 | $72,160 | +4% | #140 of 309 | #111 | $26,000 |
| Marketing | $50,175 | $69,045 | +-0% | #205 of 516 | #179 | $26,697 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | $68,708 | +8% | #47 of 178 | #41 | — |
| Economics | $36,493 | $67,703 | -18% | #296 of 368 | #260 | $19,500 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $29,454 | $65,733 | +5% | #27 of 67 | #15 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $39,551 | $60,633 | +9% | #124 of 660 | #91 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $33,580 | $55,654 | -1% | #278 of 660 | #220 | $25,125 |
| Biology | $37,903 | $55,576 | -3% | #508 of 841 | #434 | $23,250 |
| Social Work | — | $54,975 | +6% | #135 of 420 | #78 | $25,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $36,638 | $54,832 | +0% | #262 of 610 | #234 | $26,949 |
| Psychology | $27,741 | $54,636 | +8% | #266 of 1027 | #167 | $23,250 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $48,593 | — | — | — | — | $25,454 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $25,553 | $48,562 | -12% | #216 of 265 | #187 | $27,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $35,511 | $48,431 | -6% | #193 of 299 | #168 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,185 | $48,349 | +2% | #324 of 680 | #315 | $25,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $34,587 | $47,935 | -1% | #315 of 576 | #257 | $26,634 |
| Chemistry | $45,188 | — | — | — | — | $26,318 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $28,727 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Music | $24,273 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $24,259 | — | — | — | — | $19,345 |
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.
The Carthage College Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $265,892
- Avg rent near campus: $1,851/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 53140 (5.4% cap, Kenosha)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,500 | $36,500 |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $53,050 | $53,050 |
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Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Carthage College's top programs commonly pursue.
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- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
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- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology