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Wofford College

429 N. Church St., Spartanburg, SC 29303, USA

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US ranking
position: 1158
Tuition & fees per year: $60,255
Acceptance rate: 59.00%
Median alumni salary: $37,171
Avg. SAT and ACT: 1258 SAT, 30 ACT
Entrance difficulty: N/A

What are the graduation rates for students at Wofford College?

Wofford College demonstrates strong graduation outcomes, with an overall graduation rate of 81%, placing it in the top 15% nationally. The college excels in retaining students, boasting a retention rate of 90%, also ranking in the top 15%. Male students at Wofford have a slightly higher graduation rate of 82%, which is considered very high and ranks within the top 10% of colleges nationwide. Female students graduate at a rate of 80%, maintaining a high standing within the top 15%.

The institution's four-year graduation rate is especially notable at 77%, securing a position in the top 10%. The six-year graduation rate holds steady at 81%, reinforcing the college's strong academic completion record. These figures reflect Wofford College's consistent ability to guide its students through their degree programs within an optimal time frame.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Wofford College?

Graduates of Wofford College have varying earning potentials based on their chosen fields of study. Those who majored in Finance and Financial Management Services achieved among the highest reported earnings, with an average income of $48,463. Closely following are graduates in Business/Managerial Economics, who earn approximately $43,696, and those specializing in Accounting and Related Services, with an average income of $39,901.

Chemistry graduates from Wofford College also reported solid earning outcomes, with an average annual income of $34,920, indicating strong prospects in the sciences. Those earning degrees in Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics make about $32,197, demonstrating notable potential even in humanities-oriented fields.

Political Science and Government alumni have an average income of $28,241, while graduates in Psychology, General earn around $27,373. English Language and Literature graduates report an average income near $27,266, indicating consistent returns within liberal arts disciplines. Biology, General graduates earn about $20,359, positioning this science major at a moderate earning level compared to other fields.

Wofford College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 81%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 77%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 81%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Wofford College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 8

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

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Wofford College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Natural Resources and Conservation

6915

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

358

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

19625

English Language and Literature/Letters

12719

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

6511

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

633194

Mathematics and Statistics

6410

Philosophy and Religious Studies

134

Physical Sciences

459

Psychology

41647

Social Sciences

312556

Visual and Performing Arts

8412

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

2875103

History

4812

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