At a glance
Average net price
$23,626
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
45.9%
Admission rate
94%
Undergrad size
982
In-state tuition
$37,250
Out-of-state tuition
$37,250
Cost of attendance
$51,935
Median earnings (10y)
$47,913
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 20
- Retention
- 65.5%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (25%), health (20%), social sciences (17%).
- STEM10%
- Health20%
- Business15%
- Humanities & arts13%
- Social sciences17%
- Trades & services25%
- Parks & recreation20.4%~201 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Health professions19.6%~192 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business14.6%~143 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences10.0%~98 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~57 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~49 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education4.6%~45 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology4.6%~45 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~37 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication3.3%~33 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences2.5%~25 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~16 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.3%~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English0.4%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.4%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
22 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 101 | — | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 81 | $33,340 | $26,983 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 70 | $59,475 | $27,761 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 43 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | $26,990 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 30 | $33,699 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 16 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 15 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 9 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 7 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Barton College
Barton College is a small institution located in Wilson, North Carolina, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 982 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Parks & recreation, Health professions, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Barton College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $23,626 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $37,250 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $51,935 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 45.9%, a average completion outcome. 65.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $47,913 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Barton College confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Parks & recreation, Health professions, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (25% of credentials), health (20% of credentials), social sciences (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Barton College accepts 94% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 20.
Location & campus
Set in Wilson, North Carolina (town), Barton College draws students from across North Carolina and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Barton College
Q.How much does Barton College cost?
The average net price at Barton College is $23,626 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $51,935.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Barton College?
Barton College has a 6-year graduation rate of 45.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Barton College?
Barton College admits 94% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Barton College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Barton College graduate earns $47,913 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Barton College?
Published tuition is $37,250 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Barton College located?
Barton College is located in Wilson, North Carolina (ZIP 27893).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Barton College at their official website.