Converse University
Spartanburg, South Carolina. 1,173 undergraduates. Admits 68% of applicants.
Graduates' median debt ($24,500) equals 54% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($45,726).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 80% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $39,929 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $45,726 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,500 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
32 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 11 | $33,633 | $46,883 | — |
| Biology, General | 8 | — | $46,203 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 7 | $42,849 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 8 | $42,231 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 17 | $38,045 | — | $27,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 14 | — | $36,912 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 6 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 5 | — | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 3 | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 1 | — | — | — |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 3 | — | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 2 | — | — | — |
| Economics | 1 | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 4 | — | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 7 | — | — | — |
| Music | 8 | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 5 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 28 | — | — | $20,944 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 7 | — | — | — |
| History | 7 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 3 | — | $69,196 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 5 | $51,556 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 5 | $47,690 | $45,356 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 2 | $39,072 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 7 | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 6 | — | — | — |
| Music | 5 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 11 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 19 | $73,204 | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Getting in
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Quick answers
- How much does Converse University cost per year?
- The average net price at Converse University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $23,526 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Converse University graduates earn?
- Former Converse University students earn a median of $45,726 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Converse University?
- 44% of Converse University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Converse University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Converse University is $24,500. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
