Southern Wesleyan University
Central, South Carolina · Private, nonprofit · 747 undergraduates
Of 13 programs with reported earnings, 10 leave graduates out-earning a typical South Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 33 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,084 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,218 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,230 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,899 |
| $110k and up | $17,381 |
| All families (average) | $15,464 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $62,278 | +$27,469 | clears the bar | $30,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,528 | +$12,719 | clears the bar | $27,041 | 2.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $83,798 | +$48,989 | clears the bar | $27,333 | 0.6 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $44,824 | +$10,015 | clears the bar | $21,783 | 2.2 yrs |
| Religion/Religious Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $28,636 | -$6,173 | falls short | $22,524 | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $42,006 | +$7,197 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $66,845 | +$32,036 | clears the bar | $31,566 | 1 yr |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $31,326 | -$3,483 | falls short | $32,521 | n/a |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's Degree | $65,410 | +$30,601 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 1 yr |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,882 | +$13,073 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $25,785 | -$9,024 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $52,534 | +$17,725 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $55,963 | +$21,154 | clears the bar | $18,425 | 0.9 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 43% of students receive Pell grants · 52% 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.