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. Also, learn how WCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nutrition.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for nutrition list. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 69 |
| Best Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services Schools | 96 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in dietetics & clinical nutrition services. This is an increase of 136% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nutrition students who receive their bachelor's degree at WCU is $17,970. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $33,319 for all nutrition 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. 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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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of nutrition bachelor's degrees went to men and 69% went to 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, 77% 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 nutrition.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WCU nutrition bachelor’s degree program are not available 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 nutrition majors at Western Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 308 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 127 |
| Allied Health Professions | 107 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 71 |
| Communication Sciences | 59 |
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