Warren Wilson College
Swannanoa, North Carolina. 707 undergraduates. Admits 71% of applicants.
Graduates' median debt ($24,907) equals 63% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($39,685). That is a heavy load relative to pay; compare net price and programs carefully.
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 | 40% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 71% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $32,585 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $39,685 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,907 | $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
22 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 26 | $26,655 | $37,872 | $23,250 |
| Psychology, General | 11 | $32,689 | $36,462 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 12 | — | $30,439 | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 2 | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | — | — | — |
| Biology, General | 9 | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 2 | — | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 13 | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 3 | — | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 2 | — | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | 6 | — | — | — |
| Outdoor Education | 14 | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | 4 | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 2 | — | — | — |
| Social Work | 6 | — | — | — |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 6 | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 7 | — | — | — |
| Music | 1 | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 8 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 11 | — | — | — |
| History | 10 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 23 | — | — | — |
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 Warren Wilson College cost per year?
- The average net price at Warren Wilson College, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $23,319 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Warren Wilson College graduates earn?
- Former Warren Wilson College students earn a median of $39,685 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Warren Wilson College?
- 40% of Warren Wilson College students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Warren Wilson College graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Warren Wilson College is $24,907. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
