Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
A private nonprofit institution in Hickory, North Carolina, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, Lenoir-Rhyne University serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,359 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $45,543 ten years after enrollment, which is 12% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 49.2%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $26,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.75x. The average net price after financial aid is $20,689 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions, Registered Nursing, Mental Health Services, and Sports & Fitness.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,543
Graduation Rate
49.2%
Median Debt
$26,000
Average Net Price
$20,689
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.55x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.75x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,359
Admission Rate
84.6%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
75.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$31,900
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,900
Pell Grant Rate
39.2%
Federal Loan Rate
55.7%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$18,669
Income $30K–$48K
$18,768
Income $48K–$75K
$17,209
Income $110K+
$25,866
Student Demographics
Women
60.3%
White
60.8%
Black
14.0%
Hispanic
8.8%
Asian
1.9%
Two or More Races
4.1%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
63.3%
Accreditations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics — Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship (Accredited)
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels, Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels (Accredited)
- Council on Education for Public Health — Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health (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)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (52)
Bachelor (27)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $78,839 | 49 |
| Sports & Fitness | $53,609 | 40 |
| Finance | Not reported | 23 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Not reported | 23 |
| Teacher Education | $44,131 | 22 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 21 |
| Biology | Not reported | 19 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 13 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 12 |
| Physics | Not reported | 10 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 8 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 8 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 7 |
| Communications | Not reported | 7 |
| Information Science | Not reported | 7 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 5 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 5 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services Administration & Management | Not reported | 5 |
| History | Not reported | 5 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 4 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 3 |
| Religion | Not reported | 3 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 3 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 3 |
Master (14)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $72,784 | 72 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $70,612 | 67 |
| Mental Health Services | $56,560 | 45 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $95,302 | 18 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 16 |
| Teacher Education | $49,919 | 14 |
| Public Administration | $56,364 | 12 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 11 |
| Registered Nursing | $102,015 | 10 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 5 |
| Sustainability Studies | Not reported | 5 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | Not reported | 3 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $111,305 | 0 |
Doctoral (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 16 |
Show 10 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | Bachelor | 2 |
| Economics | Bachelor | 2 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Bachelor | 2 |
| Music | Bachelor | 2 |
| International Business | Bachelor | 2 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Bachelor | 1 |
| Philosophy | Bachelor | 1 |
| Religious Music and Worship | Bachelor | 1 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor | 1 |
| Business Administration & Management | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Master's Business Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Parks & Recreation Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Master's Public Administration Programs in North Carolina
- Highest Earning Colleges in North Carolina
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in North Carolina
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in North Carolina
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