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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #144 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #8 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 144 |
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 144 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from WCU. This makes it the #235 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 73 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences from WCU in 2021-2022, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
WCU does not offer an online option for its physical sciences 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students graduated with a master's degree in physical sciences from WCU. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% 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 master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Western Carolina University.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 77 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies | 143 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 98 |
| Engineering | 79 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 55 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 22 |