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Lindsey Wilson College

#1698 in US ranking Columbia, KY
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$41,076
Tuition & fees
$28,392
Avg. aid
$22,703
Receiving aid
100%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
44%
Median salary
$37,774
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Lindsey Wilson College?

In 2024-25 institutional reporting, Lindsey Wilson's four-year graduation rate was 30%, and its six-year rate was 43%. A separately reported overall graduation rate was 44%. These measures should not be added together or treated as outcomes for the same graduating class.

Federal graduation-rate measures generally follow defined cohorts of first-time, full-time students and ask whether they finish within a specified period. They do not describe every transfer student, part-time student, or adult learner. The reported student retention rate was 63%, a separate indicator concerned with continued enrollment rather than degree completion.

For planning purposes, the difference between finishing in four years and taking longer can affect tuition, living expenses, and the time before entering a career. Applicants can ask their intended department for a term-by-term degree plan and information about how often required courses are offered.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Lindsey Wilson College?

College Scorecard figures for former Lindsey Wilson students vary substantially by field of study. Reported median earnings measured about one year after completion include $57,004 for registered nursing, $33,958 for business administration, and $26,837 for human services.

These are field-level outcomes for the students covered by the federal measure, not starting salaries promised to everyone who earns those degrees. They can reflect differences in occupation, location, work hours, and the number of graduates represented. One year is also an early point in a career; it does not capture later advancement, further education, or the cost of earning the credential.

The figures are most useful alongside a program's completion requirements and price. A student comparing majors should not treat a difference between reported earnings figures as proof that the degree alone caused the difference.

Lindsey Wilson College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
44%
4-year graduation
30%
6-year graduation
43%

Lindsey Wilson College Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
63%
First-year retention, part-time students
40%
Employed 1 year after graduation
95%

Lindsey Wilson College Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$37,774
4 years after graduation
$43,852
5 years after graduation
$47,439
7 years after graduation
$47,307
10 years after starting college
$45,750

Alumni Salary for Lindsey Wilson College Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$33,958

Communication and Media Studies

$25,414

Criminal Justice and Corrections

$25,467

Human Services, General

$26,837

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$57,004

Lindsey Wilson College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

9812110

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

184260

Psychology

191130

Education

17825

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

61521

Health Professions and Related Programs

17219

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

9615

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

4913

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

7512

Visual and Performing Arts

5510

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

125497622

Psychology

17543218

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

101828

DOCTOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Education

7411

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.