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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Newberry College #1199 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,873 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 33.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Newberry College #1074 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions — reflecting strong outcomes for students from diverse backgrounds. --- Newberry College's composite ranking reflects balanced performance across Azimuth's pillars of value. The institution's mobility outcomes stand out, with graduates translating access into meaningful economic progress. These patterns align with Newberry College's focus on serving a broad student population.
Azimuth ranks Newberry College #1199 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A private master's college in Newberry, South Carolina, Newberry College enrolls roughly 1,479 undergraduates. Retention is 69.2% and the six-year graduation rate is 45.1%, reflecting solid completion outcomes for a residential liberal arts institution. Where Newberry College performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks Newberry College #1257 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,873 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Newberry College in the 33.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's program portfolio, anchored in Parks & Recreation, connects students to career pathways that deliver measurable financial returns relative to the cost of attendance. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite. Newberry College sits in the 54.7 percentile for access and the 35.6 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. 48.7% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 31.3% are first-generation college students, reflecting a selective admissions posture that limits the breadth of low-income enrollment. Mobility outcomes sit in the 27.3 percentile, indicating that while graduates do achieve career success, the institution's low-income student population and transfer dynamics create a narrower pathway to upward mobility compared with peer institutions.
Newberry College's published cost of attendance is $46,442. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $19,887, middle-income families pay around $21,786, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,578. Azimuth ranks Newberry College #918 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. Newberry College uses need-based financial aid to bridge the gap between published cost and what families actually pay. The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for aid using the FAFSA, and the college works to meet demonstrated financial need within its funding capacity. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,805, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $22,632; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $50,324, median federal debt of $26,805 projects to a monthly payment of about $303 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Newberry College is a good fit for students seeking a small private college experience in SC, particularly those interested in Parks & Recreation and related fields. The institution offers a personalized academic environment with a focus on applied learning and community engagement. Graduates earn median earnings four years after enrollment of $50,324, placing Newberry College in the 10.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,873 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 33.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The college enrolls a significant share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 48.7% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 31.3% are first-generation — and delivers outcomes that place Newberry College in the 7.7 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions, a historical 10-year Scorecard measure. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 89.8% admit rate makes the application process moderately selective, and the program mix favors Parks & Recreation and related fields. Students whose interests align with these areas will find a supportive academic environment and a pathway to meaningful post-graduation outcomes.
This school profile was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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Newberry College's published cost of attendance is $46,442. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $19,887, middle-income families pay around $21,786, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,578.
Azimuth ranks Newberry College #918 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.
Newberry College uses need-based financial aid to bridge the gap between published cost and what families actually pay. The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs.
Families apply for aid using the FAFSA, and the college works to meet demonstrated financial need within its funding capacity. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,805, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $22,632; 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 $50,324, median federal debt of $26,805 projects to a monthly payment of about $303 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 Newberry College earn median 4-year earnings of $50,324, placing Newberry College in the 10.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,873 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Newberry College in the 33.0 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Newberry College #1257 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Newberry College's concentration in Parks & Recreation.
Kinesiology is the largest program with 51 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $38,192, at 0.7x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 48 students earning $54,747, and the The Psychology, General program graduates 15 students earning $41,585.
Allied Health Assisting and Criminal Justice round out the institution's primary program portfolio, together serving a meaningful share of the undergraduate cohort and contributing to the overall earnings profile.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
14 graduates
Biology, General
7 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
48 graduates
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
12 graduates
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
10 graduates
Newberry College's program mix is anchored in business, education, and parks and recreation — a portfolio reflecting the institution's liberal arts identity and regional positioning. Kinesiology is the largest program with 51 graduates, followed by Business Administration, Psychology, General, Allied Health Assisting, and Criminal Justice.
Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 243 students annually, several deliver solid four-year earnings outcomes aligned with regional labor-market demand. The earnings pattern reflects a mix of applied professional and liberal arts fields.
Nursing leads with median earnings of $72,303 four years after enrollment, followed by Business Administration at $54,747, Subject-Specific Teacher Education at $46,620, and Teacher Education at $42,108. Psychology, General rounds out the highest-earning programs with graduates earning $41,585.
These outcomes correspond to the institution's concentration in Business (representing 21% of graduates), Education (8%), and Arts (5%), which together form the core of Newberry College's degree output. Newberry College's program portfolio emphasizes direct-to-workforce pathways in business, education, and applied fields where graduates enter regional and national labor markets immediately.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with labor-market demand across the Southeast and beyond.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Monmouth College Similar quality tier (#33306 ranked) | IL | 91% | $51,110 | #33306 | Compare |
Kansas Wesleyan University Similar quality tier (#33307 ranked) | KS | 72% | $51,152 | #33307 | Compare |
Pacific University Similar quality tier (#33310 ranked) | OR | 90% | $60,583 | #33310 | Compare |
University Of New England Similar quality tier (#33311 ranked) | ME | 92% | $55,921 | #33311 | Compare |
Wilmington College Similar quality tier (#33827 ranked) | OH | 92% | $48,491 | #33827 | Compare |
