Median Earnings (1yr)
$48,055
34th percentile (40th in SC)
Sample Size
22
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Wofford College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Wofford College graduates earn $48k, placing them in the 34th percentile of all business/managerial economics bachelors programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in South Carolina

Business/Managerial Economics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in South Carolina (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Wofford College$48,055$63,433
University of South Carolina-Columbia$62,692$75,178$25,0000.40
National Median$53,219$22,2500.42

Other Business/Managerial Economics Programs in South Carolina

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across South Carolina schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia
$12,688$62,692$25,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Wofford College, approximately 15% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 22 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.