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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how WCU ranks in comparison to other schools with rehabilitation programs.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #294 on College Factual's Best Schools for rehabilitation list. It is also ranked #13 in North Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Rehabilitation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,608 a year. This is higher than $35,786, which is the national median for all rehabilitation bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the rehabilitation program at WCU is $269 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. 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in rehabilitation from WCU. About 19% were men and 81% 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, 74% 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 rehabilitation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WCU does not offer an online option for its rehabilitation 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 rehabilitation majors at Western Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 308 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 127 |
| Allied Health Professions | 107 |
| Communication Sciences | 59 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 40 |
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