General Education at Western Carolina University
If you are interested in studying General Education, consider the program at Western Carolina University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Carolina University is in Cullowhee, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 40 general education graduations were recorded at Western Carolina University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Carolina University
Online coursework is an option at Western Carolina University. Among 11,686 students, 2,836 (24%) studied exclusively online and 3,047 (26%) took at least some classes online.
General Education Rankings at Western Carolina University
Use these rankings to compare Western Carolina University’s General Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | North Carolina | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #5 of 7 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 87 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #46 of 87 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #144 of 397 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #295 of 406 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Education graduates at Western Carolina University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, General Education graduates at Western Carolina University are 92% women (37) and 8% men (3).
General Education Master’s Program at Western Carolina University
Of the 40 master’s general education degrees awarded at Western Carolina University, 92% were women (37) and 8% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education master’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 11 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of General Education master’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University, below the national average of 36%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Education Graduates
Students who finish General Education program at Western Carolina University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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