About Voorhees College
A private, liberal arts higher education institution, Voorhees College maintains affiliations with the Episcopal Church and the United Negro College Fund. Elizabeth Evelyn Wright Menafee is credited with the founding of this historically black school in 1897. Today, Voorhees commits to preparing students for the long-term pursuit of learning and service, as a means to promote the betterment of their communities. More than half of faculty hold a terminal degree.
Online opportunities at Voorhees include bachelor and undergraduate certificate programs, ranging from accounting and entrepreneurship to psychology, cybersecurity and data analytics. Offering flexibility in scheduling, degree programs are tailored to nontraditional adult students seeking their first degree, military and spouses, or professionals who want to further advance their careers. Many students begin with a certificate program which they later apply to earn a full degree.
Voorhees awards credit for:
- Prior college credits
- Experiential learning
- Military training
- Sponsored professional training
- Advanced placement
- National testing
Accreditation & Licensing
Voorhees College is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Type:
4-year, Private not-for-profitHighest Level Offered:
Master's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Protestant EpiscopalEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 496 ; Graduate: 37Percent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 34% ; Graduate: 100%Graduation Rate:
38%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$35,339Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$26,700Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
93%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$11,515Yellow Ribbon Program:
YesCredit for Military Training:
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Voorhees College is located in South Carolina
South Carolina at a Glance:
Top Majors in South Carolina:
Top Incentives in South Carolina:
- SC LIFE Scholarship: Up to $5,000 annually
Top Career Pathways in South Carolina:
- Entry Level: Production Engineer ($65,000)
- Mid Level: Plant Manager ($95,000)
- Senior Level: Operations Director ($140,000+)
- Required Education: BS Engineering
- Certifications: Six Sigma, PMP