Converse University Graduate Schools

Converse University (referred to as Converse) is a Private, 4 years school located in Spartanburg, SC. It is classified as a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Converse University is $7,860 in average. The school has 480 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 1,284 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Converse University (referred to as Converse) is a Private, 4 years school located in Spartanburg, SC. It is classified as a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree.
The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1912 - Current).
Converse Directory Information
School NameConverse University (Converse)
Address580 E Main St, Spartanburg, SC 29302-0006
Phone864-596-9000
Webhttps://www.converse.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.converse.edu/admissions/apply
Financial Infohttps://www.converse.edu/office/financial-planning
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Converse University is $7,860 in average. The school has 480 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 1,284 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 83 graduate programs through Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research).
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$7,860
Student Population480
Offered Degrees/ProgramsMaster's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research)
Number of Programs83 graduate programs
Student to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Converse University is $7,860 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $425.
Converse University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Converse University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Converse University is $7,860. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 2.10% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$8,736$285
2019-2020$8,736$285
2020-2021$8,736$285
2021-2022$7,488$210
2022-2023$7,650$210
The graduate school tuition & fees of Converse is inexpensive compared to private graduate schools in South Carolina. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the South Carolina graduate tuition is $25,304 (public) / $14,181 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Converse University$7,860
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
South Carolina Graduate Schools$13,404$19,691
Public$13,051$25,304
Private$14,181
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $17,064 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Converse University. On-campus living costs are increased by 0.74% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $17,064. Off-campus living costs are decreased by -0.49% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$10,930$3,610$10,930$5,020
2019-2020$11,260$3,610$11,260$5,400
2020-2021$11,600$3,610$11,500$5,500
2021-2022$11,948$3,700$11,948$5,200
2022-2023$12,664$3,100$12,664$4,400
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $425 at Converse University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 2.16% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$416
2019-2020$416
2020-2021$416
2021-2022$416
2022-2023$425

Graduate Programs at Converse

Converse University offers 33 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 137 students have completed their study at Converse University.
Offered Degrees at Converse University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree26097
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship1025
Post Master's Degree6015
Total330137
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Converse University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Reading Teacher Education program with 15 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Education program with 17 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Organizational Leadership program with 25 completers.
Converse University offers 33 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 137 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 97 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 15 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 69 completers-
Education17-
Curriculum and Instruction0-
Educational Leadership and Administration0-
Educational Administration and Supervision (other)2-
Special Education and Teaching0-
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented6-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation1-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities7-
Elementary Education and Teaching1-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching5-
Secondary Education and Teaching4-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching14-
Art Teacher Education11-
Music Teacher Education1-
Reading Teacher Education0-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)0-
English Language and Literature [+] 9 completers-
English Language and Literature3-
Creative Writing6-
Social Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Political Science and Government1-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 2 completers-
Music0-
Music Performance2-
Keyboard Instruments0-
Voice and Opera0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 15 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management0-
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling15-
History [+] 1 completers-
History1-
Total97
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business [+] 25 completers-
Organizational Leadership25-
Total25
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 15 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction0-
Educational Leadership and Administration0-
Educational Administration and Supervision (other)4-
Elementary Education and Teaching0-
Reading Teacher Education11-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 0 completers-
General Studies0-
Total15

Graduate Student Population at Converse

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 618 students enrolled into Converse University graduate schools where it has total 1,284 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 125 full-time and 493 part-time graduate students. By gender, 124 male and 494 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total618124494
Full-time1253194
Part-tme49393400
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 457 White (73.95%), 69 Black/African American (11.17%), 33 Hispanic (5.34%), 8 Asian (1.29%), and 51 students with other races. 13 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total618124494
American Indian/Native American110
Asian826
Black/African American691554
Hispanic331023
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White45779378
Two More1138
Un-Known26620
Non-resident Alien1385
Converse University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 309 graduate students (50.00% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 110 graduate students (17.80% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total618
Enrolled Online Exclusively309
Enrolled Some Online Courses110
Not in Online Courses199
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Converse University. 87 students are aged 20 to 24 (14.08% of total students), 1 students are aged below 20 (0.16%), 72 students are aged above 50 (11.65%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Converse University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total618124494
Age 18-19101
Age 20-21523
Age 22-24822062
Age 25-2914931118
Age 30-34871770
Age 35-39701852
Age 40-4915225127
Age 50-64681058
Over 64413

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