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Coker University

300 East College Avenue, Hartsville, SC 29550, USA

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US ranking
position: 833
Tuition & fees per year: $34,249
Acceptance rate: 97.00%
Median alumni salary: $32,565
Avg. SAT and ACT: 1050 SAT, 20 ACT
Entrance difficulty: Moderate

What are the graduation rates for students at Coker University?

Coker University exhibits graduation rates that are notably below national averages, with an overall completion rate of 35%, placing it in the bottom 15% of institutions. This indicates that out of all students who begin their studies, just over one-third successfully graduate. Male students face even greater challenges in reaching graduation, with a rate of 26%, ranking in the bottom 10% nationally. Female students fare somewhat better, with a 44% graduation rate, which still classifies as low and situates them in the bottom 20% relative to their peers nationwide.

The university's four-year graduation rate stands at 31%, showing that less than one-third of students complete their bachelor's degree within the standard four-year timeframe. When considering a six-year window, the rate modestly increases to 35%, but this figure remains low and places Coker University within the bottom 15% of comparable institutions. Additionally, the retention rate-the percentage of first-year students who continue into their second year-is 63%, which is also low and ranks in the bottom 20% among colleges, suggesting challenges in student persistence beyond the initial year of study.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Coker University?

The earning potential for graduates of Coker University varies significantly depending on the degree earned. Among the fields with reported data, those who studied Business Administration, Management and Operations tend to have the highest earnings, with an average income of $40,786. Similarly, graduates with a general Business/Commerce degree also experience relatively strong earning prospects, averaging $38,919.

Degrees in Psychology and related social sciences provide moderate earnings, with graduates in Psychology, General earning an average of $27,604. Those with a degree in Criminology earn around $23,770, while Sociology graduates report average earnings near $22,499. Graduates who pursued Health and Physical Education/Fitness attain somewhat lower earnings, averaging $22,468.

This data highlights that business-related programs at Coker University may offer some of the most lucrative financial returns after graduation, while social science and fitness degrees yield more modest income outcomes. Prospective students should consider these differences in income potential alongside their academic interests and career goals when evaluating their options at Coker University.

Coker University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 35%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 31%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 35%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Coker University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Part time employees: Data not available

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Coker University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

404

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

145

Education

11112

English Language and Literature/Letters

213

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

011

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

23427

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

819

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

151025

Psychology

19322

Social Sciences

13619

Visual and Performing Arts

10818

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

242044

History

112

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Education

16117

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

4610

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

11920