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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #306 on College Factual's Best Schools for education list. It is also ranked #13 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 222 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 368 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 136 students received their master’s degree in education from WCU. This makes it the #323 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2022, making the school the #243 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WCU was $340 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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 education program at WCU awarded 222 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 180 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. WCU does offer online classes in its education bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WCU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 167 education majors earned their master's degree from WCU. Of these graduates, 16% were men and 84% 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, 71% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 118 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 41 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Western Carolina University.
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 161 |
| Educational Administration | 83 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 60 |
| General Education | 54 |
| Student Counseling | 36 |
| Special Education | 12 |