by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how WCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in construction engineering tech.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #46 on College Factual's Best Schools for construction engineering tech list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in construction engineering technology. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in construction engineering tech from WCU. This makes it the #7 most popular school for construction engineering tech master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of construction engineering tech students who receive their bachelor's degree at WCU is $63,401. This is less than $72,240, which is the national median of all construction engineering tech majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WCU, construction engineering tech students borrow a median amount of $31,606 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,093 for all construction engineering tech majors across the country.
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. 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 | $3,532 | $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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Of the 43 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering Technology from WCU in 2021-2022, 95% were men and 5% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students 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 construction engineering tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WCU does not offer an online option for its construction engineering tech bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WCU Online Learning page.
Construction Engineering Tech majors graduating with a master's degree from WCU make a median salary of $87,408 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $88,436.
Of the 20 construction engineering tech students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from WCU, about 85% were men and 15% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students 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 construction engineering tech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the construction engineering tech majors at Western Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Engineering Technology | 62 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology | 16 |
| Industrial Production Technology | 2 |
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