Gardner-Webb University

Boiling Springs, NC · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

Located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, Gardner-Webb University is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 1,856 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $48,039 ten years after enrollment, which is 18% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 58.6%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $24,222, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.98x. The average net price after financial aid is $17,674 per year. The most popular programs include Educational Administration, Business Administration & Management, Registered Nursing, Cognitive Psychology, and Teacher Education.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$48,039
Graduation Rate
58.6%
Median Debt
$24,222
Average Net Price
$17,674
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.68x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.98x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,856
Admission Rate
77.2%
Average SAT
1113
Retention Rate
55.3%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$34,760
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,760
Pell Grant Rate
37.1%
Federal Loan Rate
47.2%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$15,304
Income $30K–$48K
$14,594
Income $48K–$75K
$13,769
Income $110K+
$22,438

Student Demographics

Women
67.4%
White
49.0%
Black
16.1%
Hispanic
4.0%
Asian
0.9%
Two or More Races
2.5%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
51.0%

Accreditations

Programs (60)

Bachelor (27)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Registered Nursing $75,117 74
Cognitive Psychology $42,936 39
Business Administration & Management $61,489 37
Teacher Education $45,110 35
Psychology $49,587 26
Criminal Justice & Corrections $51,709 25
Physiology Not reported 20
Accounting $58,918 20
Biology $48,505 19
Sports & Fitness $58,061 17
Communications $35,982 13
Religion Not reported 11
English Language & Literature Not reported 10
Health Services Administration $47,089 9
Finance Not reported 9
American Sign Language Not reported 8
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 8
Music Not reported 7
Political Science Not reported 6
Fine Arts Not reported 6
Marketing Not reported 6
Computer Science $68,175 5
Mathematics Not reported 5
Chemistry Not reported 5
Sociology Not reported 5
Journalism Not reported 3
International Business Not reported 3

Master (15)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Educational Administration $70,841 173
Business Administration & Management $86,886 95
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $125,727 32
Registered Nursing $104,141 26
Educational Assessment Not reported 18
Sports & Fitness Not reported 18
Accounting $79,048 15
English Language & Literature Not reported 14
Curriculum & Instruction $60,926 12
Mental Health Services $56,338 12
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries Not reported 11
Theological and Ministerial Studies Not reported 8
Physiology Not reported 7
Student Counseling and Personnel Services Not reported 5
International Business Not reported 4

Doctoral (5)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Registered Nursing $109,715 37
Business Administration & Management $84,386 27
Educational Administration $94,213 26
Curriculum & Instruction $78,398 21
Theological and Ministerial Studies Not reported 6

Associate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Registered Nursing $67,538 13

Graduate Certificate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Educational Administration Not reported 8
Show 11 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Secondary Education Bachelor 2
Linguistics Bachelor 2
Neurobiology & Neurosciences Master 2
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries Doctoral 2
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor 2
Marketing Graduate Certificate 2
English Language & Literature Graduate Certificate 1
Fire Protection Bachelor 1
Arts & Entertainment Management Bachelor 1
Human Resources Management Graduate Certificate 1
History Bachelor 1

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