Western Carolina University
2024 USNews Best Colleges Ranking: 227(↑36) (Click for schools/majors ranking)
Abbreviation/Alias: Western
School Characteristics: Private (4-Years)
Calendar systerm: Semester
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
School Chief: Kelli Brown (Chancellor)
Website: www.wcu.edu/; Phone: 8282277100
Location: Highway 107, Cullowhee, NC, 28723-9646
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Reference
- Western Carolina University Official Website
- USNews Best Colleges Ranking
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- QS World University Ranking
- ARWU World University Ranking
- US Department of Education College Scorecard
- National Center for Education Statistics
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Western Carolina University major details
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Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | - | |||
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General. | $41,863-$53,202 | |||
Health/Health Care Administration/Management. | $53,245 | |||
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). | $47,130 | |||
Athletic Training/Trainer. | $47,130 | |||
Environmental Health. | $44,528 | |||
Physical Therapy/Therapist. | $44,773-$71,010 | |||
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy. | $44,773-$71,010 | |||
Dietetics/Dietitian. | $39,640 | |||
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | $65,830-$110,705 | |||
Nursing Practice. | $65,830-$110,705 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Business Administration and Management, General. | $44,964-$74,022 | |||
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. | $44,964-$74,022 | |||
Accounting. | $51,846-$62,848 | |||
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. | - | |||
Finance, General. | $51,753 | |||
Hospitality Administration/Management, General. | $42,036 | |||
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. | $71,945 | |||
Management Information Systems, General. | $60,008 | |||
Marketing/Marketing Management, General. | $51,579 | |||
Marketing, Other. | $51,579 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Public Administration. | $57,198-$58,649 | |||
Social Work. | $39,978-$50,735 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | $67,301 | |||
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. | - | |||
Industrial Technology/Technician. | - | |||
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | $76,573 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. | $46,331 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Interior Design. | $43,753 | |||
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | $28,148 | |||
Art/Art Studies, General. | $30,964 | |||
Fine/Studio Arts, General. | $30,964 | |||
Music, General. | $41,120 | |||
Music Performance, General. | $41,120 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Psychology, General. | $32,439 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General. | $33,350 | |||
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. | $36,053 | |||
Outdoor Education. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | $43,110 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Engineering, General. | - | |||
Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Anthropology, General. | $38,932 | |||
Political Science and Government, General. | $42,254 | |||
Sociology, General. | $40,864 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Chemistry, General. | - | |||
Forensic Chemistry. | - | |||
Geology/Earth Science, General. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | $44,979 | |||
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other. | $32,097 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Environmental Science. | $34,105 | |||
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy, General. | $39,771 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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English Language and Literature, General. | $35,970 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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History, General. | $42,612 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Computer Science. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Spanish Language and Literature. | $40,330 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Philosophy. | $36,840 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Mathematics, General. | $37,809 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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International/Globalization Studies. | - |
Western Carolina University Schools/Majors Ranking
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Western Carolina University Varsity Athletes
NCAA Division I-FCS | MEN | WOMEN |
---|---|---|
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 101 | 99 |
Football | 136 | - |
Baseball | 40 | - |
Soccer | - | 37 |
Basketball | 16 | 16 |
Softball | - | 22 |
Volleyball | - | 18 |
Golf | 8 | 7 |
Tennis | - | 10 |
NCAA Division I-FCS | MEN | WOMEN |
---|---|---|
All Track Combined | 81 | 96 |
Football | 113 | - |
Baseball | 38 | - |
Basketball | 16 | 13 |
Soccer | - | 29 |
Softball | - | 20 |
Golf | 8 | 10 |
Volleyball | - | 16 |
Tennis | - | 9 |
NCAA Division I-FCS | MEN | WOMEN |
---|---|---|
All Track Combined | 90 | 74 |
Football | 113 | - |
Baseball | 34 | - |
Soccer | - | 30 |
Basketball | 16 | 12 |
Softball | - | 21 |
Golf | 9 | 9 |
Volleyball | - | 13 |
Tennis | - | 7 |
Track and Field, Outdoor | - | - |
Weight Lifting | - | - |
Track and Field, X-Country | - | - |
Water Polo | - | - |
Wrestling | - | - |
Other Sports | - | - |
Archery | - | - |
Badminton | - | - |
Beach Volleyball | - | - |
Bowling | - | - |
Equestrian | - | - |
Rodeo | - | - |
Sailing | - | - |
Table Tennis | - | - |
Track and Field, Indoor | - | - |
Team Handball | - | - |
Synchronized Swimming | - | - |
Swimming | - | - |
Swimming and Diving | - | - |
Squash | - | - |
Skiing | - | - |
Rowing | - | - |
Rifle | - | - |
Lacrosse | - | - |
Ice Hockey | - | - |
Gymnastics | - | - |
Field Hockey | - | - |
Fencing | - | - |
Diving | - | - |