Converse University

Converse University's program mix is anchored in education and teacher preparation — a signature aligned with the institution's historical mission as a women's college and its continued focus on preparing educators. Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services is the largest program with 22 graduates, followed by Psychology, General with 18 graduates earning median earnings of $44,498, Special Education and Teaching with 17 graduates, Business Administration with 15 graduates earning median earnings of $55,503, and Biology, General with 14 graduates.

The program portfolio reflects Education at 17%, Arts at 16%, and Business at 10% of degree output. The institution's highest-earning programs demonstrate solid outcomes within the education and applied-professional space.

The Business Administration program graduates 15 students with median earnings of $55,503 four years after enrollment, while The Psychology, General program graduates 18 students earning $44,498. These figures reflect outcomes for programs where graduates enter the workforce directly in stable, in-demand fields — particularly education, nursing, and business-adjacent roles where employer demand remains consistent.

Converse University's program concentration in education and related fields positions graduates for careers in teaching, school administration, and education policy — sectors with predictable labor-market demand and clear credential pathways. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how education and related fields align with regional and national workforce needs.

For students prioritizing career stability and direct workforce entry over four-year earnings maximization, this program mix offers a coherent pathway into established professions.

Converse University's published cost of attendance is $38,838. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $14,137, middle-income families pay around $23,610, and higher-income families pay approximately $29,105.

Azimuth ranks Converse University #981 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

Converse's aid structure combines need-based and merit components to reshape the sticker price across income levels. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs.

Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA; merit scholarships are available for qualifying students. The gap between published cost and net price reflects the institution's commitment to financial aid, though the affordability rank indicates that post-graduation debt service remains a meaningful consideration relative to peer institutions.

Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $21,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $44,925, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment.

For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of Converse University earn median 4-year earnings of $44,925, placing Converse University in the 2.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Converse University #1211 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.

The earnings profile reflects Converse University's concentration in education and human-services fields, where graduates move into stable, in-demand roles with steady career progression. The program lineup centers on Education, which anchors both enrollment and earnings outcomes.

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services is the largest program with 22 graduates, followed by Psychology, General with 18 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $44,498 — approximately 0.9× the national benchmark for the field. Special Education and Teaching and Business Administration round out the core program portfolio, with Business Administration graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $55,503 at approximately 0.8× the national benchmark.

Biology, General completes the top five by enrollment. This program concentration in Education creates a coherent earnings narrative: graduates enter fields with predictable career ladders and employer demand, supporting long-term financial stability in SC.