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. In addition, we cover how WCU ranks in comparison to other schools with rehabilitation programs.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #310 on College Factual's Best Schools for rehabilitation list. It is also ranked #13 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in rehabilitation & therapeutic professions. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
Rehabilitation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,948 a year. This is less than $30,749, which is the national median of all rehabilitation majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WCU, rehabilitation students borrow a median amount of $24,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all rehabilitation bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the rehabilitation program at WCU is $269 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the rehabilitation majors at Western Carolina University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 rehabilitation majors earned their bachelor's degree from WCU. Of these graduates, 19% were men and 81% 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, 74% 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 rehabilitation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 229 |
| Allied Health Professions | 103 |
| Communication Sciences | 84 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 72 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 38 |
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