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Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC · Public · General
Western Carolina University is a public institution in Cullowhee, NC. With a 87% admission rate and 1,260 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 9,867 students, offers 45 programs with earnings data, and has a 60% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
87%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,260
Enrollment
9,867
Completion Rate
60%
Cost of Attendance
$19,057
In-State Tuition
$4,532
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,532
Programs
46
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 45 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($19K)
Showing 45 of 45 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,067 | — | $19,057 | 3.6x | |
| 2 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,774 | $72,955 | $19,057 | 3.6x | |
| 3 | Electrical Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,003 | — | $19,057 | 3.5x | |
| 4 | Construction Engineering TechnologiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $63,401 | $85,272 | $19,057 | 3.3x | |
| 5 | Engineering, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,244 | — | $19,057 | 3.3x | |
| 6 | Engineering Technology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $59,813 | $66,644 | $19,057 | 3.1x | |
| 7 | Public AdministrationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,445 | $61,307 | $19,057 | 3.0x | |
| 8 | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,398 | $57,020 | $19,057 | 2.8x | |
| 9 | Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,867 | $77,089 | $19,057 | 2.5x | |
| 10 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,444 | $47,600 | $19,057 | 2.2x | |
| 11 | Special Education and TeachingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,376 | $43,364 | $19,057 | 2.2x | |
| 12 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,607 | $61,038 | $19,057 | 2.1x | |
| 13 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,594 | $44,949 | $19,057 | 2.1x | |
| 14 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,575 | $64,679 | $19,057 | 2.1x | |
| 15 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,513 | $50,856 | $19,057 | 2.1x | |
| 16 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,682 | $53,478 | $19,057 | 2.0x | |
| 17 | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,608 | $44,961 | $19,057 | 2.0x | |
| 18 | Natural Resources Management and PolicyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,846 | $42,455 | $19,057 | 1.9x | |
| 19 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,727 | $46,183 | $19,057 | 1.9x | |
| 20 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,179 | — | $19,057 | 1.9x | |
| 21 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,909 | $50,346 | $19,057 | 1.8x | |
| 22 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,802 | $43,145 | $19,057 | 1.8x | |
| 23 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $33,197 | $57,435 | $19,057 | 1.7x | |
| 24 | Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,842 | $51,717 | $19,057 | 1.7x | |
| 25 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $32,428 | $40,898 | $19,057 | 1.7x |
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