Western Carolina University Data & Information Overview

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How Well Is Western Carolina University Ranked?

2026 Rankings

In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.

Western Carolina University was awarded 373 badges in the 2026 rankings.

Overall Ranking

According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, Western is ranked #822 out of 5,192 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.

Western is also ranked #13 on the Best Colleges in North Carolina list.

See all of the rankings for Western Carolina University.

How Much Money Do Western Graduates Make?

Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from Western make around $53,747 per year during the early years of their employment. That’s great news for Western students since it is 32% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $40,669 per year.