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Computer Science at Western Carolina University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Science, take a look at what Western Carolina University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Carolina University is in Cullowhee, NC.

During the most recent reporting year, 23 computer science degrees were granted at Western Carolina University.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Carolina University

Online coursework is an option 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.

Computer Science Rankings at Western Carolina University

These rankings give you a sense of how Western Carolina University’s Computer Science program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	North Carolina	#7 of 20
Best Schools (Quality)	North Carolina	#15 of 20
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#40 of 111
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#88 of 111
Best Value	Nationwide	#278 of 635
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#558 of 637

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from Western Carolina University

Students who complete Western Carolina University’s Computer Science program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$54,769
2 years	$53,775
3 years	$72,367
5 years	$93,802

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Computer Science graduates from Western Carolina University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Computer Science graduates at Western Carolina University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at Western Carolina University are 17% women (4) and 83% men (19).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Western Carolina University

Among the 23 bachelor’s computer science degrees awarded at Western Carolina University, 17% were women (4) and 83% were men (19).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University, below the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at Western Carolina University

The Computer Science program at Western Carolina University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	23

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Graduates of the Computer Science program at Western Carolina University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Computer Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

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.