by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Western stacks up against peers offering education.
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Western holds a strong position among schools offering education. In particular, it placed #764 out of 1,611 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #15 in North Carolina.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Carolina University awarded 195 bachelor’s degrees in education.
Education majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western earn a median of $44,239 a year. This is below $52,554, the median for all majors at Western.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western, education students accumulate a median of $23,566 in student loans. This is lower than $24,235, the typical median for all majors at Western.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,630 | $3,630 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 15% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at Western are White. Roughly 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 159 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 10 |
In the most recent graduating class, 16% of education master’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of education master’s degree graduates at Western are White. About 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 56% of education doctoral degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of education doctoral degree graduates at Western are White. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a doctoral in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the education majors at Western Carolina University.
The education program at Western includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 155 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 55 |
| Educational Administration | 51 |
| Student Counseling | 43 |
| General Education | 40 |
| Special Education | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.