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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 | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,469 | $94,936 | $30,846 | 2.4x | |
| 2 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,790 | — | $30,846 | 1.7x | |
| 3 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,598 | $41,833 | $30,846 | 1.3x | |
| 4 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,520 | $37,882 | $30,846 | 1.3x | |
| 5 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,540 | — | $30,846 | 1.2x | |
| 6 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $24,182 | $36,152 | $30,846 | 0.8x | |
| 7 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $21,799 | $34,413 | $30,846 | 0.7x | |
| 8 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $19,910 | $40,560 | $30,846 | 0.6x | |
| 9 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $36,187 | $30,846 | — |