by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in general education at Western. It is offered at the Master’s level. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western among the top schools in the country for general education, placing at #295 out of 410 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Education Schools | 295 of 410 |
| Best General Education Schools in North Carolina | 4 of 7 |
| Best General Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 43 of 87 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general education at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 40 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Carolina University awarded 40 master’s degrees in general education.
Western holds a strong position among schools offering general education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of general education master’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of general education master’s degree graduates at Western were White. About 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a master’s in general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Western granted 40 master’s completions in education, general recently — 92% to women and 8% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (65%).
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