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Western Carolina University: Graduate School Ranking 2024

Western Carolina UniversityRanked
410
in the USA
Western Carolina University is a medium-sized public college located in Cullowhee, North Carolina. The school was opened in 1889 and is presently offering certificates, master's, and doctoral degrees in 32 programs.

Western Carolina University is inexpensive: depending on the program, tuition price is around $9,000 a year. If you are seeking a cheaper alternative, check Affordable Colleges in North Carolina listing.

According to recent studies, Western Carolina University area is dangerous; the school is reported to have a very bad rating for campus security.

Based on 67 evaluation criteria, Western Carolina University program ranks #410 Graduate School (out of 1911; top 25%) in USA and #12 Graduate School in North Carolina. Major competing schools for this school are Duke University in Durham and Vanderbilt University in Nashville. See the details about all twelve competitors as well as list of available majors below.

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School ranking:

#12 Graduate School in North Carolina
#71 Graduate School in the Southeast
#410 Graduate School in USA

Program rankings:

State Ranking

Best Sport Program in North Carolina
Third Best Construction Program in North Carolina
#4 Marketing Program in North Carolina
#7 Arts Program in North Carolina
#7 Chemistry Program in North Carolina
#8 Engineering Program in North Carolina
#8 Occupational Therapy Program in North Carolina
#8 History Program in North Carolina
#9 Accounting Program in North Carolina
#9 Nursing Program in North Carolina
#9 Social Work Program in North Carolina

Regional Ranking

#16 Construction Program in the Southeast
#23 Sport Program in the Southeast
#26 Marketing Program in the Southeast
#37 Occupational Therapy Program in the Southeast
#43 Arts Program in the Southeast
#46 History Program in the Southeast
#46 Engineering Program in the Southeast
#47 Chemistry Program in the Southeast
#48 Social Work Program in the Southeast
#48 Literature Program in the Southeast
#52 Accounting Program in the Southeast
#52 Nursing Program in the Southeast
#55 Mathematics Program in the Southeast
#60 Psychology Program in the Southeast
#61 Biology Program in the Southeast
#62 Medical Program in the Southeast
#64 Business Program in the Southeast
#65 Education Program in the Southeast
#65 Management Program in the Southeast

National Ranking

#76 Sport Program in USA
#91 Construction Program in USA

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See how Western Carolina University is ranking among affordable colleges in North Carolina.

Contact information:

Western Carolina University
Highway 107
Cullowhee, NC 28723-9646
Phone: (828) 227-7100
Website: www.wcu.edu

Location map:

Western Carolina University Location Map

Majors:

Postbaccalaureate certificate

General English Language and Literature
Land Use Planning and Management
Mathematics and Statistics
Other Business Administration, Management and Operations
Other Marketing
Substance Addiction Counseling

Master's degree

Accounting
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Construction Engineering Technology
Counselor Education and Guidance Services
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
General Biology
General Business Administration and Management
General Chemistry
General Communication Disorders
General Education
General Educational Leadership and Administration
General Engineering Technology
General English Language and Literature
General Fine and Studio Arts
General History
General Human Resources Management and Personnel Administration
General Psychology
Health Care Administration and Management
Other Business Administration, Management and Operations
Other Marketing
Other Teacher Education and Professional Development
Public Administration
Registered Nursing
School Psychology
Social Work
Sport and Fitness Administration

Post-master's certificate

General Educational Leadership and Administration
Registered Nursing
School Psychology

Doctor's degree

Clinical Psychology
General Educational Leadership and Administration
Nursing Practice
Physical Therapy

Local competitors:

Duke University - Graduate School Ranking
Duke University

Durham, NC, 193 majors

Vanderbilt University - Graduate School Ranking
Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN, 193 majors

Washington and Lee University - Graduate School Ranking
Washington and Lee University

Lexington, VA, 1 major

Emory University - Graduate School Ranking
Emory University

Atlanta, GA, 117 majors

Georgia Institute of Technology - Graduate School Ranking
Georgia Institute of Technology

Atlanta, GA, 81 majors

University of Virginia - Graduate School Ranking
University of Virginia

Charlottesville, VA, 149 majors

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Graduate School Ranking
University of North Carolina

Chapel Hill, NC, 148 majors

Wake Forest University - Graduate School Ranking
Wake Forest University

Winston Salem, NC, 48 majors

North Carolina State University at Raleigh - Graduate School Ranking
North Carolina State University

Raleigh, NC, 188 majors

University of Georgia - Graduate School Ranking
University of Georgia

Athens, GA, 225 majors

Clemson University - Graduate School Ranking
Clemson University

Clemson, SC, 158 majors

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Graduate School Ranking

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