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Wingate University

211 East Wilson Street, Wingate, NC 28174, USA

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US ranking
position: 793
Tuition & fees per year: $42,926
Acceptance rate: 85.00%
Median alumni salary: $37,581
Avg. SAT and ACT: N/A
Entrance difficulty: Moderate

What are the graduation rates for students at Wingate University?

Wingate University has graduation rates that place it in a lower tier compared to many other institutions. The overall graduation rate stands at 47%, situating the university in the bottom 30% nationally. When broken down by gender, 41% of men and 50% of women graduate, both figures also ranking within the bottom 30% of their respective groups. These statistics indicate a modest graduation likelihood for students attending the university.

Regarding the time taken to complete degrees, the four-year graduation rate is 36%, which is classified as average but still falls within the bottom 40% of comparable schools. Expanding the timeframe to six years improves the rate to 47%, yet this remains in the lower 35% nationally, suggesting that a significant portion of students require more than the traditional timeframe to finish their programs.

First-year retention rates, an important predictor of eventual graduation, are at 67%, a relatively low figure placing the university in the bottom 30% among peer institutions. This may reflect challenges in maintaining student commitment or satisfaction during the initial stages of college.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Wingate University?

Graduates of Wingate University experience a range of earning potentials depending on their field of study. Degrees linked to healthcare and business tend to offer some of the highest starting salaries among alumni. For instance, those who completed programs in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, and Clinical Nursing earn an average of $58,475, reflecting strong compensation in the healthcare sector.

Business-related degrees such as Business Administration, Management and Operations also provide competitive earnings with an average of $37,685. Communication fields like Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication offer somewhat lower, yet still solid, average incomes at $37,596.

Education remains a viable career choice at Wingate University, with graduates in Teacher Education and Professional Development, focusing on both specific levels and subject areas, earning averages around $36,500 to $36,900. Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates also report respectable earnings, averaging $31,330.

Science-related degrees show a varied outlook. Biology graduates earn approximately $31,058, while Psychology majors report average earnings near $25,600. Other fields in the health and physical education area provide lower income levels, around $24,874 on average. Those in Human Services see earnings around $27,285, illustrating moderate financial returns in these disciplines.

Wingate University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 47%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 36%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 47%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Wingate University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: Data not available

Part time employees: Data not available

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: Data not available

Career Center services:

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

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Wingate University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

171128

Education

281240

English Language and Literature/Letters

415

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

422163

Mathematics and Statistics

112

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

156

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

344175

Philosophy and Religious Studies

123

Physical Sciences

268

Psychology

511364

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

201333

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

31132

Social Sciences

426

Visual and Performing Arts

044

Health Professions and Related Programs

25025

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

4262104

History

202

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Education

538

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

181937

Health Professions and Related Programs

55964

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

162339

DOCTOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Education

9413

Health Professions and Related Programs

601777