by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how WCU ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #307 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #13 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 207 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 307 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 62% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
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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Of the 8 public health students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WCU, about 38% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WCU does not offer an online option for its public 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 public health 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 |