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 resource management.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for resource management list. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Natural Resource Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Natural Resource Management Schools | 38 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in natural resource management. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of resource management students who receive their bachelor's degree at WCU is $36,846. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,946 for all resource management students.
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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Of the 27 resource management students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WCU, about 78% were men and 22% 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, 85% 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 resource management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WCU resource management 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 resource management majors at Western Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | 28 |