Coker University
Hartsville, SC · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
A private nonprofit institution in Hartsville, South Carolina, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, Coker University serves students across multiple degree programs. With 840 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $40,117 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 37.5%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $26,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.54x. The average net price after financial aid is $20,286 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Biology, Sports & Fitness, Psychology, and Curriculum & Instruction.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$40,117
Graduation Rate
37.5%
Median Debt
$26,000
Average Net Price
$20,286
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.49x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.54x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
840
Admission Rate
94.0%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
69.4%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$33,416
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,416
Pell Grant Rate
25.7%
Federal Loan Rate
42.1%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$16,789
Income $30K–$48K
$15,138
Income $48K–$75K
$18,227
Income $110K+
$24,160
Student Demographics
Women
56.8%
White
48.0%
Black
19.5%
Hispanic
0.5%
Asian
1.1%
Two or More Races
8.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
38.8%
Accreditations
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
- National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation — Nursing - Bachelors degree, Nursing - Masters degree, Nursing - Clinical doctorate (Preaccredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (27)
Bachelor (19)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $47,785 | 29 |
| Biology | Not reported | 27 |
| Sports & Fitness | $44,706 | 25 |
| Psychology | $46,921 | 18 |
| Business | $60,372 | 15 |
| Criminology | $41,738 | 11 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 9 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | Not reported | 9 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 8 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 5 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 5 |
| Communications | Not reported | 4 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 4 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 3 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 3 |
| Dance | Not reported | 3 |
Master (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 20 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | Not reported | 17 |
| Sports & Fitness | $55,320 | 10 |
| Teacher Education | $54,852 | 0 |
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| History | Bachelor | 2 |
| Education | Bachelor | 1 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Bachelor | 1 |
| Music | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in South Carolina
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in South Carolina
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Social Sciences Programs in South Carolina
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Parks & Recreation Programs in South Carolina
- Highest Earning Master's Parks & Recreation Programs in South Carolina
- Highest Earning Colleges in South Carolina
- Lowest Debt Colleges in South Carolina
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in South Carolina
- Most Affordable Colleges in South Carolina
- Best ROI Colleges in South Carolina
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