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Cullowhee, North Carolina
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College Badges for Western Carolina University

Learn where WCU ranks among the "best of the best" nationally, regionally and within North Carolina

2021 Ranking Awards for Western Carolina University

We update our rankings throughout the year as new data becomes available. The current ranking cycle is 2021 and encompasses all rankings published between September 1st, 2020 and August 31st, 2021. This page indicates the top award category achieved for this year. Learn more about our methodologies that drive these rankings.

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Count by Award Level

Top 1%: 1
Top 5%: 24
Top 10%: 28
Top 15%: 31
Total: 84
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In The Top
College Overall15%10% 5% 1%
Best for the Money
Best for the Money (Southeast)
Best for the Money (North Carolina)
Best for the Money With Aid
Best for the Money With Aid (Southeast)
Best for the Money With Aid (North Carolina)
Best for the Money Without Aid
Best for the Money Without Aid (Southeast)
Best for the Money Without Aid (North Carolina)
In The Top
Biological & Biomedical Sciences15%10% 5% 1%
Best Value
General Biology
Best Value
Most Popular
In The Top
Business, Management & Marketing15%10% 5% 1%
Best Value
Most Popular
Accounting
Best Value
Business Administration & Management
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Most Popular
Finance & Financial Management
Best Value
Hospitality Management
Best Value
Marketing
Best Value
Most Popular
Most Focused
In The Top
Communication & Journalism15%10% 5% 1%
Best Value
Communication & Media Studies
Best Value
In The Top
Education15%10% 5% 1%
Best Value
Most Popular
Teacher Education Grade Specific
Best Value
Most Popular
Teacher Education Subject Specific
Best Value
In The Top
Engineering Technologies15%10% 5% 1%
Best Value
Most Popular
General Engineering Technology
Best Value
Most Popular
In The Top
Health Professions15%10% 5% 1%
Best Value
Most Popular
Allied Health Professions
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Most Popular
Nursing
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Most Popular
In The Top
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting15%10% 5% 1%
Best Value
Most Popular
Criminal Justice & Corrections
Best Value
Most Popular
In The Top
Natural Resources & Conservation15%10% 5% 1%
Best Value
In The Top
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies15%10% 5% 1%
Best Value
Health & Physical Education
Best Value
In The Top
Physical Sciences15%10% 5% 1%
Chemistry
Most Popular
In The Top
Psychology15%10% 5% 1%
Best Value
General Psychology
Best Value
In The Top
Public Administration & Social Service15%10% 5% 1%
Top Ranked
Best Value
Most Popular
Highest Paid Graduates
Public Administration
Best Value
Social Work
Best Value
Most Popular
In The Top
Social Sciences15%10% 5% 1%
Best Value
Anthropology
Best Value
Most Popular
Most Focused
Sociology
Best Value
In The Top
Visual & Performing Arts15%10% 5% 1%
Best Value
Most Popular
Drama & Theater Arts
Best Value
Most Popular
Fine & Studio Arts
Best Value
Music
Best Value
Most Popular
In The Top
International Value15%10% 5% 1%
Overall
Western Carolina University has no badges in this category.
In The Top
College Overall15%10% 5% 1%
Best For Non-Traditional Students
In The Top
Business, Management & Marketing15%10% 5% 1%
Most Popular Online
Business Administration & Management
Most Popular Online
Finance & Financial Management
Most Popular Online
In The Top
Education15%10% 5% 1%
Best for Non-Traditional Students
Teacher Education Grade Specific
Best for Non-Traditional Students
Top Ranked Online
In The Top
Health Professions15%10% 5% 1%
Most Popular Online
In The Top
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting15%10% 5% 1%
Most Popular Online
Criminal Justice & Corrections
Most Popular Online
In The Top
Public Administration & Social Service15%10% 5% 1%
Best for Non-Traditional Students
In The Top
College Overall15%10% 5% 1%
Best For Veterans
In The Top
Education15%10% 5% 1%
Top Ranked Veterans
Teacher Education Grade Specific
Top Ranked Veterans
In The Top
Public Administration & Social Service15%10% 5% 1%
Top Ranked Veterans
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