by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how WCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in health science.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #243 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 155 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 243 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 127 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 76% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WCU paid an average of $340 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $184 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,532 | $3,532 |
| Books and Supplies | $693 | $693 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,764 | $11,764 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,330 | $3,330 |
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The health science program at WCU awarded 127 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 28% of these degrees went to men with the other 72% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in 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 science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 96 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the WCU health science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Western Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 308 |
| Allied Health Professions | 107 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 71 |
| Communication Sciences | 59 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 40 |