by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how WCU ranks in comparison to other schools with allied health programs.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #469 on College Factual's Best Schools for allied health list. It is also ranked #18 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 122 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools | 469 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 107 bachelor's degrees in allied health professions. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 103 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of allied health students who receive their bachelor's degree at WCU is $53,398. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $60,597 for all allied health students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WCU, allied health students borrow a median amount of $29,432 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,519 for all allied health majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the allied health program at WCU is $270 per month.
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. 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 107 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in allied health from WCU in 2022, 58% were men and 42% 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, 79% 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 allied health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
WCU does not offer an online option for its allied health 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 allied health majors at Western Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 308 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 127 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 71 |
| Communication Sciences | 59 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 40 |
