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. In addition, we cover how WCU ranks in comparison to other schools with education programs.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #189 on College Factual's Best Schools for education list.
In 2022, 41 students received their master’s degree in education from WCU. This makes it the #110 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WCU paid an average of $340 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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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WCU does not offer an online option for its education 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.
Graduates of the master's education program at WCU make a median salary of $47,964. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,157.
Of the 54 students who earned a master's degree in General Education from WCU in 2021-2022, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% 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 master's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Western Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 161 |
| Educational Administration | 83 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 60 |
| Student Counseling | 36 |
| Special Education | 12 |