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William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS · Private Nonprofit · General

William Carey University is a private nonprofit institution in Hattiesburg, MS. With a 58% admission rate and 1,200 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 1,818 students, offers 9 programs with earnings data, and has a 41% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.

Admission Rate

58%

SAT Combined (75th)

1,200

Enrollment

1,818

Completion Rate

41%

Cost of Attendance

$30,846

In-State Tuition

$14,685

Out-of-State Tuition

$14,685

Programs

9

1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 9 Programs

STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($31K)

Showing 9 of 9 programs

Compare#Program1yr EarningsROI
1Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree$73,4692.4x
2Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree$52,7901.7x
3Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree$40,5981.3x
4Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree$39,5201.3x
5Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree$35,5401.2x
6Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree$24,1820.8x
7Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree$21,7990.7x
8Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree$19,9100.6x
9English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree