by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Western. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western among the top schools in the country for health professions, coming in at #735 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 735 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in North Carolina | 15 of 97 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 96 of 662 |
Here is each degree level granted in health professions at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 552 |
| Master’s | 93 |
The health professions field at Western covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Carolina University awarded 552 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Western is a solid choice among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Western go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $70,614 a year. This is above $52,554, the median for all majors at Western.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western, health professions graduates take on a median debt of $23,922 in student loans. This is below $24,235, the typical median for all majors at Western.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,630 | $3,630 |
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Among recent graduates, 23% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at Western are White. Roughly 78% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 433 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 26 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Western. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 93 |
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