Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
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Graduation Statistics
50%
graduate within six years
- 51% within eight years
- 28% within four years
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2,289 Graduates
Western Carolina University offers bachelors through doctoral degrees.
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctoral
Faculty Overview
1,044 Faculty
Full Time
- 605 Instructional
- 0 Research
- 0 Public Service
Part Time
- 439 Instructional
- 0 Research
- 0 Public Service
Study Options
Distance Learning
Can't make it to the campus? This college has remote classroom options.
Study Abroad Opportunities
This college has programs to study and gain cultural experiences in countries around the world.
Teacher Certification Offered
This college offers teacher certification.
Reviews: Academic Rigor
- Hannah from Clemmons, NC
“The class size average is about 30 students which is good for student-professor relationships. You are able to get to know your professor in a setting not much different from…”
- Jan-02-2010 » Read More
- Krysta from Kernersville, NC
“The classes are small enough that the teachers give you the attention you need and make themselves available for you if you need extra help. Western also has great departments for…”
- Nov-26-2010 » Read More
Programs & Majors
Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Native American Studies | - | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 28 | 6 | - |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 35 | 22 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 70 | 32 | - |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | - | 33 | - |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 13 | - | - |
| Finance, General | 15 | - | - |
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | 37 | - | - |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | - | 22 | - |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 4 | - | - |
| Management Information Systems, General | 23 | - | - |
| Marketing, Other | 28 | 19 | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 51 | - | - |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 68 | - | - |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 10 | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 7 | - | - |
| Engineering | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | 8 | - | - |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 71 | 13 | - |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 14 | - | - |
| Engineering Technology, General | 46 | - | - |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | - | 3 | - |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 41 | 13 | - |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Language and Literature | - | - | - |
| German Language and Literature | 1 | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 15 | - | - |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 12 | - | - |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 12 | - | - |
| Communication Disorders, General | 8 | 21 | - |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 32 | - | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 27 | - | - |
| Environmental Health | 19 | - | - |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner | - | - | - |
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | 13 | - | - |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | - | 12 | - |
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 106 | 28 | - |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | - | 29 | - |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 13 | - | - |
| History | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| History, General | 39 | 5 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 3 | - | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | - | 5 | - |
| Mathematics, General | 25 | - | - |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| International/Global Studies | - | - | - |
| Science, Technology and Society | - | - | - |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science | 10 | - | - |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy | 14 | - | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | 30 | - | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 31 | 1 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | 11 | - | - |
| Physical Sciences | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry, General | 11 | 5 | - |
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 9 | - | - |
| Psychology | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 40 | 13 | - |
| School Psychology | - | 3 | - |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | 18 | 19 | - |
| Social Work | 40 | 18 | - |
| Security and Protective Services | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 142 | - | - |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 5 | - | - |
| Social Sciences | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | 24 | - | - |
| Geography | - | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 19 | - | - |
| Sociology | 19 | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art/Art Studies, General | - | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 17 | - | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 18 | 6 | - |
| Interior Design | 21 | - | - |
| Music Performance, General | 11 | 3 | - |
| Music, General | 6 | - | - |