Warren Wilson College
Swannanoa, North Carolina · Private, nonprofit · 707 undergraduates
All 2 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical North Carolina high-school graduate (about $34,059/yr). Another 27 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,566 |
| $30k to $48k | $17,514 |
| $48k to $75k | $21,046 |
| $75k to $110k | $25,834 |
| $110k and up | $27,982 |
| All families (average) | $21,249 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $43,793 | +$9,734 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's Degree | $65,232 | +$31,173 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 40% of students receive Pell grants · 42% 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.