Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 61.1%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 61.2%
- Retention Rate
- 72.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $47,185
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,975
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 49.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $56,641 | $33,997 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $54,724 | $26,375 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | Certificate | $43,240 | $20,500 |
| Social Work. | Master | $42,123 | $41,000 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master | $41,565 | |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor | $40,368 | $25,739 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $40,269 | $27,000 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $39,074 | $49,000 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | Master | $38,829 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master | $38,700 | $28,976 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor | $35,274 | $27,917 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor | $34,650 | $26,668 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $33,473 | $27,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor | $33,459 | $27,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor | $32,925 |
Outcomes Overview
Winthrop graduates earn a median of $47,185 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 57% based on the typical $26,975 in student loans. Monthly loan payments of $286 consume about 7.3% of gross income, which sits slightly above the recommended 5-6% threshold. The university's strong teacher education program feeds graduates into North Carolina and South Carolina school systems, while performing arts majors often pursue careers in entertainment and media. With 95.5% of graduates employed and earnings that steadily climb from $36,844 in year one to nearly $47,000 by year ten, Winthrop delivers an average return on investment despite the moderate debt burden.