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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #1,106 on College Factual's Best Schools for health professions list. It is also ranked #36 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 577 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 456 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 112 students received their master’s degree in health professions from WCU. This makes it the #321 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 49 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2022, making the school the #349 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 577 students earned a bachelor's degree in health professions from WCU. About 74% of these graduates were women and the other 26% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% 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 professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 464 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 31 |
If you’re one of the many students who want the flexibility of distance learning courses, you’ll be happy to hear that WCU offers online option in its health professions bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WCU Online Learning page.
Of the 106 students who earned a master's degree in Health Professions from WCU in 2021-2022, 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, 83% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Western Carolina University.
Health Professions 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 |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 308 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 127 |
| Allied Health Professions | 107 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 71 |
| Communication Sciences | 59 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 40 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 26 |
| Public Health | 8 |