by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #304 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #11 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 83% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at WCU is $54,769. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $63,247 for all compsci students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WCU, compsci students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,625 for all compsci majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Western Carolina University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 students earned a bachelor's degree in compsci from WCU. About 9% of these graduates were women and the other 91% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2021 graduates were in 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
