At a glance
Average net price
$26,565
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
64.3%
Admission rate
87%
Undergrad size
2,660
In-state tuition
$38,750
Out-of-state tuition
$38,750
Cost of attendance
$50,822
Median earnings (10y)
$56,950
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,150
- ACT midpoint
- 24
- Retention
- 73.4%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
23 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (24%), social sciences (19%), stem (19%).
- STEM19%
- Health13%
- Business24%
- Humanities & arts17%
- Social sciences19%
- Trades & services8%
- Business23.7%~629 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions13.2%~350 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~193 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences7.2%~193 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~168 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology5.5%~147 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education5.1%~137 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~127 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~97 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~81 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History3.0%~81 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.9%~76 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics2.7%~71 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~71 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication2.7%~71 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.7%~46 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.8%~20 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~15 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering0.2%~5 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare 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
40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 129 | $43,583 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 126 | $46,987 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 114 | — | $26,758 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 74 | $29,294 | $23,250 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 68 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 66 | $24,906 | $23,250 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 65 | $51,296 | $26,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 58 | $27,848 | $27,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 56 | $31,855 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 55 | $28,823 | $27,000 |
| Music. | Master's | 45 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 43 | $41,647 | $25,954 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 41 | $56,636 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 38 | $36,255 | $26,000 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | $19,500 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | $19,190 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 29 | $27,928 | $27,000 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | $26,449 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 27 | $35,624 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 24 | $18,975 | $26,269 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 22 | $24,792 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 21 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 21 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 19 | $33,792 | $27,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 16 | $42,758 | $25,954 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 12 | $42,342 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 11 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Data Science. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
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 Carthage College
Carthage College is a mid-sized institution located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,660 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Carthage College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $26,565 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $38,750 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $50,822 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 64.3%, a above-average completion outcome. 73.4% 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 $56,950 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Carthage College confers degrees and certificates across 23 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (24% of credentials), social sciences (19% of credentials), stem (19% 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
Carthage College accepts 87% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,150. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 24.
Location & campus
Set in Kenosha, Wisconsin (city), Carthage College draws students from across Wisconsin 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 Carthage College
Q.How much does Carthage College cost?
The average net price at Carthage College is $26,565 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $50,822.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Carthage College?
Carthage College has a 6-year graduation rate of 64.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Carthage College?
Carthage College admits 87% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Carthage College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Carthage College graduate earns $56,950 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Carthage College?
Published tuition is $38,750 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Carthage College located?
Carthage College is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin (ZIP 53140).
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 Carthage College at their official website.