Barton College
Wilson, North Carolina · Private, nonprofit · 982 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 6 leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 27 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,641 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,497 |
| $48k to $75k | $22,510 |
| $75k to $110k | $25,308 |
| $110k and up | $30,286 |
| All families (average) | $23,626 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $29,374 | -$4,685 | falls short | $26,000 | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $79,283 | +$45,224 | clears the bar | $24,290 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $55,125 | +$21,066 | clears the bar | $26,966 | 1.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $35,783 | +$1,724 | clears the bar | $26,980 | 15.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $58,618 | +$24,559 | clears the bar | $28,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $38,312 | +$4,253 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 6.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $41,251 | +$7,192 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 37% of students receive Pell grants · 46% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.