Warren Wilson College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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707
students enrolled
158
degrees and certificates a year
42%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$21,249
average net price a year
Tuition $39,300
$27,723
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$36,260
median earnings, 10 years after entry
75% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| English | 27% | 42 |
| Visual & performing arts | 18% | 28 |
| Biological sciences | 10% | 16 |
| Psychology | 10% | 15 |
| Natural resources | 8% | 12 |
AI and data programs
Warren Wilson College 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 Warren Wilson College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Buncombe County, where the college is.
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160
open professional jobs
26
entry level
1 say no experience is needed
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.2%
unemployment in Buncombe County
2026-08 · down 1.2 points from a year earlier
$70,578
median household income
Buncombe County
43%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.1% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in visual & performing arts, biological sciences, psychology, which lead to design (1 open), research (2 open), human resources (4 open).
Hiring most: RTX (11), Eaton (8), Raytheon (4), Sinclair (4), Veterans Health Administration (3), Bradfordhealth (2), Brookdale Senior Living (2), Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) Inc / Division of Arro... (2).
What they hire for: Sales (47), Engineering (34), Operations (23), Clinical (10), Legal (10), Finance (6). Sales jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Mountain Area Workforce Development Board.
- NCWorks Career Center- Buncombe CountyAsheville · Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm (Closed 12:30pm-1:30pm)
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Warren Wilson College?
- Warren Wilson College enrolls about 707 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Swannanoa, North Carolina. It awards about 158 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Warren Wilson College?
- 42% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Warren Wilson College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $27,723 six years after entry and $36,260 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Warren Wilson College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Warren Wilson College 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 Warren Wilson College?
- 160 open professional jobs are listed in Buncombe County, 26 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. RTX has the most openings.
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