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. We've also included details on how WCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #373 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #12 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 313 |
| Best Computer Science Schools | 373 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at WCU is $28,892. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci students.
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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Of the 21 compsci students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WCU, about 90% were men and 10% 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, 86% 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WCU does not offer an online option for its compsci 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Western Carolina University.