by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Southern Wesleyan University Graduate School? We’ve put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what degree programs SWU offers, if the school is ranked, how diverse it is, and much more. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
College Factual began publishing its yearly rankings to help students identify graduate schools that put a high emphasis on educational quality as well as helping students succeed.Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
Out of the 4,630 colleges and universities analyzed in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Southern Wesleyan University took the #1,893 spot.In addition, SWU took the #25 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in South Carolina.
Of the 4,630 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, SWU came in at #1,893.For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in South Carolina, SWU came in at #25.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingOut of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, SWU came in at #1,893. In addition, SWU took the #25 spot for Best Graduate Schools in South Carolina.
Around 196 graduate students chose to attend Southern Wesleyan University during the most recent year for which we have data.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Keep reading to learn more.
The total graduate student population at SWU is made up of 76.5% women and 23.5% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
About 34.7% of the graduate students who attend SWU are from a racial-ethnic minority group*.SWU is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 2.0% of the graduate student population.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at SWU who borrowed carries a median debt of $31,554.
Master’s degree recipients from SWU earn an average early-career salary of $62,847.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at SWU with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.Graduate Field of Study Avg Early-Career Salary Human Resource Management $72,496 Educational Administration $64,054 Business Administration & Management $51,046 Teacher Education Grade Specific $49,189
Located in Central, South Carolina, Southern Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution.The suburban atmosphere of Central makes it a great place for students who want the amenities of city life without actually living in the middle of a constant hustle and bustle. Get more details about the location of Southern Wesleyan University.
Contact details for SWU are given below.Contact Details Address: 907 Wesleyan Drive, Central, SC 29630-1020 Phone: 864-644-5000 Website: www.swu.edu Facebook: www.facebook.com/southernwesleyanuniversity.central Twitter: twitter.com/swu_edu
100.0% of the graduate students at Southern Wesleyan University took all of their classes online.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.Masters Degree Program Annual Graduates Avg Early-Career Salary Business Administration & Management 16 $51,046 Educational Administration 5 $64,054 Human Resource Management 2 $72,496 Instructional Media Design 5 — Mental & Social Health Services 24 —
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.Doctorate Degree Program Annual Graduates Avg Early-Career Salary Educational Assessment 9 —
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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