Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Methodist University is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 1,448 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $48,050 ten years after enrollment, which is 18% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 41.8%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $27,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.78x. The average net price after financial aid is $24,704 per year. The most popular programs include Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions, Business Administration & Management, Sports & Fitness, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, and Criminal Justice & Corrections.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$48,050
Graduation Rate
41.8%
Median Debt
$27,000
Average Net Price
$24,704
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.49x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.78x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,448
Admission Rate
75.1%
Average SAT
1182
Retention Rate
65.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$41,250
Out-of-State Tuition
$41,250
Pell Grant Rate
41.3%
Federal Loan Rate
58.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$20,371
Income $30K–$48K
$23,073
Income $48K–$75K
$21,328
Income $110K+
$30,453
Student Demographics
Women
45.7%
White
44.4%
Black
20.1%
Hispanic
11.9%
Asian
1.1%
Two or More Races
3.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
47.3%
Accreditations
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy (OTD) - Programs leading to a Doctoral Degree (Preaccredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (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 (48)
Bachelor (23)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $63,424 | 53 |
| Sports & Fitness | $45,457 | 39 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $53,072 | 23 |
| Fire Protection | $53,649 | 20 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | Not reported | 17 |
| Psychology, Other | Not reported | 16 |
| Registered Nursing | $83,653 | 15 |
| Accounting | $65,090 | 8 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 8 |
| Communications | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 7 |
| Industrial Engineering | Not reported | 6 |
| Finance | Not reported | 6 |
| Education | Not reported | 5 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 5 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 5 |
| Social Work | Not reported | 4 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| Music | Not reported | 4 |
| Health Services Administration | $58,849 | 4 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 3 |
| Biology | $50,810 | 1 |
Master (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $128,117 | 39 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 5 |
| Business Administration & Management | $80,163 | 4 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $88,766 | 0 |
Doctoral (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $79,806 | Not reported |
First Professional (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | Not reported | 69 |
Associate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
Graduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Education, Other | Not reported | 6 |
Show 17 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary Education | Bachelor | 2 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor | 2 |
| Chemistry | Associate | 2 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor | 2 |
| Sociology | Bachelor | 2 |
| History | Bachelor | 2 |
| Romance Languages | Bachelor | 1 |
| Mathematics | Bachelor | 1 |
| Religion | Bachelor | 1 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Associate | 1 |
| Security & Protective Services | Bachelor | 1 |
| International Relations | Bachelor | 1 |
| Political Science | Associate | 1 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Bachelor | 1 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Bachelor | 1 |
| Mental Health Services | Bachelor | 1 |
| Business Administration & Management | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Master's Engineering Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Business Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Mathematics Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Mathematics Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Communications Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Law Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Liberal Arts Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
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