Health Sciences & Services at Western Carolina University
If you plan to study Health Sciences & Services, consider the program at Western Carolina University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Carolina University is in Cullowhee, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 121 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at Western Carolina University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Carolina University
Many students take online classes at Western Carolina University. Of 11,686 students, 2,836 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,047 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Health Sciences & Services Rankings at Western Carolina University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Carolina University’s Health Sciences & Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #22 of 105 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #48 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #186 of 478 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #199 of 471 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Health Sciences & Services graduates at Western Carolina University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Health Sciences & Services graduates at Western Carolina University are 77% women (93) and 23% men (28).
Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Program at Western Carolina University
Among the 121 bachelor’s health sciences & services degrees awarded at Western Carolina University, 77% were women (93) and 23% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health Sciences & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 92 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Health Sciences & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University, lower than the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Health Sciences & Services Concentrations at Western Carolina University
This Health Sciences & Services program at Western Carolina University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 121 |
Best-Paid Careers for Health Sciences & Services Graduates
Those who complete Health Sciences & Services program at Western Carolina University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Health Sciences & Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
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.