Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 50.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 46.8%
- Retention Rate
- 67.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $52,649
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 60.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $265/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $116,828 | $169,231 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $105,376 | $126,291 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $84,653 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $81,333 | $36,936 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $56,867 | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $51,482 | |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $39,369 | $23,200 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $38,289 | $26,228 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $38,289 | $26,625 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $37,671 | $25,925 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $37,208 | $20,500 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master | $35,416 | |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Bachelor | $33,993 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $30,771 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $30,047 | $25,500 |
Outcomes Overview
Wingate graduates earn a median of $52,649 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 47% with typical debt loads of $25,000. Monthly loan payments of $265 consume about 6% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 96.8% employment rate reflects strong job placement, particularly for pharmacy graduates who command higher starting salaries in North Carolina's growing healthcare sector. Many graduates enter healthcare, business, and education fields where Wingate's regional reputation opens doors. With net prices averaging $21,371 and solid earning potential, this represents an average return on investment for students seeking practical career preparation.