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General Computer Science at Western Carolina University

If you are interested in studying General 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 sits in Cullowhee, NC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 general computer science graduations were recorded at Western Carolina University.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Carolina University

Distance learning is available at Western Carolina University. Of 11,686 students, 2,836 (24%) studied exclusively online and 3,047 (26%) took at least some classes online.

General Computer Science Rankings at Western Carolina University

Use these rankings to compare Western Carolina University’s General 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

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Program-wide, General Computer Science graduates at Western Carolina University are 17% women (4) and 83% men (19).

General Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at Western Carolina University

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

Western Carolina University gender breakdown of General Computer Science Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General 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 diversity of General Computer Science majors at Western Carolina University

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

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

Top-Paying Careers for General Computer Science Graduates

Graduates of the General Computer Science program at Western Carolina University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Computer Science graduates, 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

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