NC | PRIVATE NONPROFIT
Degreeli reads this school through school + degree value, not prestige alone. Start with the Value Score, then expand each program to see cost, salary, payback, and risk.
Overview
Warren Wilson College looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $512,250 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 12.9 years.
4-year net cost
$84,996
Estimated debt
$52,698
Early salary signal
$50,881
Graduation rate
42%
Why this score?
High Risk is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($84,996), estimated debt ($52,698), early-career salary ($50,881), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Programs
MASTERS
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45
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$512,250
Salary Outlook
$50,881
Estimated Debt
$52,698
Payback
8.7 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
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24
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$332,163
Salary Outlook
$34,159
Estimated Debt
$52,698
Payback
12.9 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
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ROI Snapshot
MASTERS
45
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,219,644
Risk-adjusted ROI
$512,250
Value at risk
$707,394
Payback
8.7 years
BACHELORS
24
High Risk
On-time ROI
$790,864
Risk-adjusted ROI
$332,163
Value at risk
$458,701
Payback
12.9 years
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