Communication Sciences & Disorders at Western Carolina University
If you plan to study Communication Sciences & Disorders, consider the program at Western Carolina University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Carolina University sits in Cullowhee, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 54 communication sciences & disorders graduations were recorded at Western Carolina University.
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Online Class Availability at Western Carolina University
Distance learning is available 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.
Communication Sciences & Disorders Rankings at Western Carolina University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Carolina University’s Communication Sciences & Disorders program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 13 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #34 of 140 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #93 of 123 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #8 of 13 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #34 of 140 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #93 of 123 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates at Western Carolina University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates at Western Carolina University are 91% women (49) and 9% men (5).
Communication Sciences & Disorders Bachelor’s Program at Western Carolina University
Of the 27 bachelor’s communication sciences & disorders degrees awarded at Western Carolina University, 85% were women (23) and 15% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences & Disorders bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 15% of Communication Sciences & Disorders bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University, below the national average of 38%.*
Communication Sciences & Disorders Master’s Program at Western Carolina University
Among the 27 master’s communication sciences & disorders degrees awarded at Western Carolina University, 96% were women (26) and 4% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Communication Sciences & Disorders master’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Communication Sciences & Disorders master’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University, below the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Communication Sciences & Disorders Graduates
Graduates of the Communication Sciences & Disorders program at Western Carolina University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Communication Sciences & Disorders graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Audiologists | $54,746 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $47,305 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,663 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.