Kindergarten/Preschool Education at Western Carolina University
If you plan to study Kindergarten/Preschool Education, take a look at what Western Carolina University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Carolina University is in Cullowhee, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 82 kindergarten/preschool 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%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,047 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Kindergarten/Preschool Education Rankings at Western Carolina University
Rankings can help you compare Western Carolina University’s Kindergarten/Preschool Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #2 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 18 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #15 of 24 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #18 of 38 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 49 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #44 of 105 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Kindergarten/Preschool Education graduates at Western Carolina University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Kindergarten/Preschool Education graduates at Western Carolina University are 98% women (80) and 2% men (2).
Kindergarten/Preschool Education Bachelor’s Program at Western Carolina University
Among the 82 bachelor’s kindergarten/preschool education degrees awarded at Western Carolina University, 98% were women (80) and 2% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Kindergarten/Preschool Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 69 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 13% of Kindergarten/Preschool Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University, below the national average of 52%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Kindergarten/Preschool Education Graduates
Those who complete Kindergarten/Preschool Education program at Western Carolina University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Kindergarten/Preschool Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $63,776 |
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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