Private Institution
William Carey University
William Carey University's main campus is located in Hattiesburg, with a second campus near Biloxi. As a Christian university affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, the student body is rooted in faith-based values. The university is distinctive for its College of Osteopathic Medicine and its shift to a traditional semester system.
Programs
8
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$38,476
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
46/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$14,685
Sticker price (est.)
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. William Carey University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 25% of students receive Pell Grants; 25% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $15,423 | $61,692 |
| $30K – $48K | $16,219 | $64,876 |
| $48K – $75K | $15,717 | $62,868 |
| $75K – $110K | $18,865 | $75,460 |
| $110K+ | $19,800 | $79,200 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $14,685 | $58,740 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at William Carey University
8 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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85
|
$73,469/yr | High | 15.2x |
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63
|
$52,790/yr | High | 8.0x |
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50
|
$40,598/yr | High | 6.1x |
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47
|
$35,540/yr | Moderate | 5.1x |
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46
|
$39,520/yr | High | 5.4x |
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26
|
$24,182/yr | Moderate | 5.2x |
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24
|
$21,799/yr | High | 4.9x |
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23
|
$19,910/yr | High | 5.9x |