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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #748 on College Factual's Best Schools for computer & information sciences list. It is also ranked #24 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 559 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 748 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WCU paid an average of $340 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $184 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,532 | $3,532 |
| Books and Supplies | $693 | $693 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,764 | $11,764 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,330 | $3,330 |
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Of the 21 computer & information sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from WCU, about 90% were men and 10% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WCU does not offer an online option for its computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Western Carolina University.
Computer & Information Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 21 |