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Wade College

#1885 in US ranking Dallas, TX
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$28,323
Tuition & fees
$17,705
Avg. aid
$5,021
Receiving aid
88%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
54%
Median salary
$40,109
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Wade College?

IPEDS data for 2024-25 reports an overall Wade College graduation rate of 54%. A graduation rate describes completion by a defined entering group within a specified period; it does not mean that 54% of every group enrolled that year graduated.

The same reporting set shows four-year and six-year rates of 100% for the applicable bachelor's-degree cohorts, as well as a 100% student retention figure. Those numbers should be read cautiously at a small institution: a very small cohort can produce a percentage that changes sharply from year to year, and the measures do not necessarily follow the same students as the overall graduation rate. The overall rate was 45% in the preceding reported year. Applicants comparing programs should ask for the relevant cohort size and degree-specific completion information rather than treating any single percentage as a prediction of their outcome.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Wade College?

College Scorecard information dated October 2026 reports a $31,920 earnings figure one year after graduation for Wade College students in general sales, merchandising and related marketing operations. It is a field-specific reported outcome, not a salary promised to every Wade graduate.

The figure should not be applied to design or computer-related programs. The available figure also does not establish here whether the measure is a mean or a median, how many graduates it covers, or how earnings vary by job, location and hours worked. Prospective students can use it as one point of context alongside program costs, borrowing and the kinds of entry-level roles they intend to pursue.

Wade College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
54%
4-year graduation
100%
6-year graduation
100%

Wade College Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
100%
First-year retention, part-time students
100%
Employed 1 year after graduation
96%

Wade College Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$40,109
4 years after graduation
$40,684
5 years after graduation
$42,062
7 years after graduation
$40,945
10 years after starting college
$45,911

Alumni Salary for Wade College Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations

$31,920

Wade College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Visual and Performing Arts

24428

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

415

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.