Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
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Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Western Carolina University.
*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.1
Education and Liberal Arts
618 recent grads,
4 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
2
Human and Social Sciences
477 recent grads,
3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
3
Healthcare
450 recent grads,
4 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
4
Business
425 recent grads,
2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
5
Legal and Law
180 recent grads,
1 study levels
6
Mathematics and Science
134 recent grads,
2 study levels
7
Engineering
128 recent grads,
3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
8
Art and Design
90 recent grads,
2 study levels
9
Hospitality
58 recent grads,
1 study levels
10
Computer Technology
41 recent grads,
1 study levels
11
Communication and Media
20 recent grads,
1 study levels
12
Agriculture
18 recent grads,
1 study levels
Private Loan Options
Online Programs

Check out the online programs offered at Western Carolina University.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Business Administration and Management
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Construction Engineering Technology/technician
Criminal Justice
Education
Educational Leadership and Administration
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (Emt Paramedic)
Health/health Care Administration/management
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration
Kindergarten/preschool Education and Teaching
*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's
National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education
Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
School Accreditation Information
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
*Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship (Department of Health Sciences )
Didactic Program in Dietetics American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels
Didactic Program in Dietetics American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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