William Carey University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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2,201
students enrolled
1,367
degrees and certificates a year
60%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$14,258
average net price a year
Tuition $13,500
$37,639
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$43,087
median earnings, 10 years after entry
87% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 46% | 625 |
| Health professions | 29% | 395 |
| Psychology | 5% | 74 |
| Business & management | 5% | 69 |
| Biological sciences | 4% | 53 |
AI and data programs
William Carey University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around William Carey University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Forrest County, where the college is.
39
open professional jobs
8
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.0%
unemployment in Forrest County
2026-08 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier
$52,821
median household income
Forrest County
35%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 1.9% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, health professions, psychology, which lead to academic (4 open), programs (1 open), clinical (2 open), human resources (3 open).
Hiring most: University of Southern Mississippi (12), Community Health Systems (3), Johnson Controls International (2), Ulta Beauty (2), American Statistical Association - ASA (1), At Home (1), Benevis (1), Cintas (1).
What they hire for: Operations (6), Academic (4), Administration (4), Finance (4), Human Resources (3), Sales (3). Operations jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Twin Districts Workforce Development Area.
- Hattiesburg WIN Job CenterHattiesburg · 601-584-1202 · Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM- Closed - Wed 4:00 PM
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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- Mississippi CollegeClinton · 2,518 students
- Belhaven UniversityJackson · 1,471 students
- Tougaloo CollegeTougaloo · 639 students
- Millsaps CollegeJackson · 549 students
- Blue Mountain Christian UniversityBlue Mountain · 498 students
- Rust CollegeHolly Springs · 467 students
Common questions
- How big is William Carey University?
- William Carey University enrolls about 2,201 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It awards about 1,367 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at William Carey University?
- 60% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do William Carey University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $37,639 six years after entry and $43,087 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does William Carey University offer AI or data science degrees?
- William Carey University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near William Carey University?
- 39 open professional jobs are listed in Forrest County, 8 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. University of Southern Mississippi has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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