Winthrop University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Winthrop University at a glance

• 3,523

  students enrolled

• 1,297

  degrees and certificates a year

• 57%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $15,343

  average net price a year

  Tuition $15,306 in state, $29,636 out of state

• $39,048

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $47,185

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Winthrop 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 Winthrop University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of York County, where the college is.

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• 173

  open professional jobs

• 17

  entry level

  4 say no experience is needed

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  4 jobs

• 4.2%

  unemployment in York County

  2026-08 · down 0.7 points from a year earlier

• $83,060

  median household income

  York County

• 43%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.8% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, public administration & social work, which lead to programs (2 open), finance (9 open), sales (15 open), operations (41 open), marketing (4 open).

Hiring most: Westinghouse Electric (19), Pike Health Services (11), First American Financial (10), Gilbane (10), Powerus (9), QTS Data Centers (7), Pike Electric (6), TEKsystems (6).

What they hire for: Engineering (55), Operations (41), Sales (15), Finance (9), Clinical (6), Human Resources (6). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Catawba Regional Workforce Development Board.

• SC Works Rock Hill CenterRock Hill · 803-328-3881 · Monday thru Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Winthrop University?

Winthrop University enrolls about 3,523 students and is a public 4-year institution in Rock Hill, South Carolina. It awards about 1,297 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Winthrop University?

57% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Winthrop University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $39,048 six years after entry and $47,185 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Winthrop University offer AI or data science degrees?

Winthrop 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 Winthrop University?

173 open professional jobs are listed in York County, 17 of them entry level and 4 saying no experience is needed. Westinghouse Electric has the most openings.