Carthage College

Kenosha, WI · Private nonprofit · Visit Website

Carthage College's campus sits on 80 acres along the shore of Lake Michigan, offering students scenic views. The college emphasizes experiential learning and undergraduate research opportunities across disciplines. Carthage is also home to the A. W. Clausen Center for World Business, giving business students specialized resources, and it maintains a strong relationship with the ELCA.

Programs Analyzed
22
Avg Grad Earnings
$41,193/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
41/100
Tuition (Sticker Price)
$36,500/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 26% of students receive Pell Grants and 83% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $18,307 $73,228 5.6x
$30K – $48K $20,228 $80,912 5.1x
$48K – $75K $22,692 $90,768 4.5x
$75K – $110K $25,465 $101,860 4.0x
$110K+ $27,527 $110,108 3.7x
Sticker price (no aid) $36,500 $146,000 2.8x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Carthage College

22 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Accounting and Related Services
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70 $61,887/yr Very High 4.4x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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70 $58,543/yr Very High 4.6x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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65 $74,265/yr High 4.1x
Business Administration
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63 $53,555/yr High 4.0x
Marketing
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54 $50,175/yr Very High 3.7x
Teacher Education
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51 $47,185/yr High 2.2x
Mathematics
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48 $52,593/yr Very High 2.6x
Chemistry
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46 $45,188/yr High 2.1x
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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45 $39,551/yr Moderate 2.7x
Biology, General
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41 $37,903/yr High 3.5x
Economics
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39 $36,493/yr Very High 1.5x
Special Education and Teaching
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38 $48,593/yr High 2.2x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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38 $36,638/yr Moderate 2.9x
Design and Applied Arts
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31 $35,511/yr High 2.8x
Communication and Media Studies
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31 $33,580/yr High 3.0x
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
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29 $29,454/yr High 3.9x
Psychology, General
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28 $27,741/yr High 2.8x
Political Science and Government
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26 $24,259/yr Very High 0.7x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
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25 $28,727/yr Moderate 1.0x
English Language and Literature, General
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23 $34,587/yr Very High 1.4x
Music
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21 $24,273/yr High 2.1x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
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18 $25,553/yr High 0.8x
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