Western Carolina University College Portrait
Western Carolina UniversityCullowhee, NC 28723
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- Students
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- Admissions
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- College Costs & Financial Aid
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- Classes and Campus Life
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- Student Experiences
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- Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
See which majors are most popular at WCU and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.
- Student Success & Progress
Discover how many students who start at WCU finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.
- Student Learning Outcomes
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- Carnegie Foundation recognizes WCU for community engagement
Majors and Degrees
| Degrees awarded at Western Carolina University in 2009-10 | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 1,651 |
| Master's | 519 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Total | 2,179 |
More Information
| Areas of Study with the largest number of bachelor's degrees awarded in 2009-10 | |
|---|---|
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | 9% |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 6% |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5% |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 4% |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4% |
| Links to degree programs at Western Carolina University |
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