by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Western. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Western as a strong choice for allied health professions, coming in at #378 out of 1,080 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools | 378 of 1,080 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in North Carolina | 15 of 44 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 74 of 311 |
Here is each degree level offered in allied health professions at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 94 |
| Master’s | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Carolina University handed out 94 bachelor’s degrees in allied health professions.
Western ranks competitively among schools offering allied health professions at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Allied Health Professions students who finish a bachelor’s at Western go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,130 a year. This is lower than $52,554, the median for all majors at Western.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western, allied health professions students accumulate a median of $23,835 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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In the most recent graduating class, 57% of allied health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at Western are White. About 80% 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 allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Western granted 94 bachelor’s degrees in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the most recent reporting year — 43% to women and 57% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Western. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Allied Health Professions | 10 |
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