Western Carolina University offers 114 major programs for degree granting/certificate programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 30 major programs - 2 Certificate, 9 Bachelors, 12 Masters, 1 Doctorate, and 6 Post-graduate Certificate.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $4,532 for North Carolina residents and $8,532 for out-of-state students.
Total 2,858 students out of total 11,635 students have enrolled online exclusively. Last year, total 1,728 students have completed their degree/certificate program through distance learning.
Western Carolina University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
Online Degrees / Programs Overview
School Name | Western Carolina University |
Type | Four-year, Public |
Address | Highway 107, Cullowhee, NC |
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Online Students | 2,858 Enrolled Online Exclusively 3,482 Enrolled in Some Online Courses |
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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | In-State$4,532 Out-of-State$8,532 |
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Graduate Tuition & Fees | In-State$7,778 Out-of-State$18,497 |
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Student to Faculty | 16:1 (6.25%) |
Online Degree Programs |
Total | 30 Programs |
Certificate | 2 Programs |
Bachelors | 9 Programs |
Masters | 12 Programs |
Doctorate | 1 Programs |
Post-Graduate | 6 Programs |
2024 Tuition & Fees
The following table and chart describe 2023-2024 tuition & fees and costs trends over last 5 years at Western Carolina University. Each cost is an average amount over the all offered programs. For North Carolina residents, the tuition & fees are $4,532 and $8,532 for non-North Carolina residents. For graduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees is $7,778 and $18,497 for out-of-state students.
The cost per credit hour for part-time students or overload credits of full-time students is $184 for North Carolina residents and $340 for out-of-state students for undergraduate programs. The costs per credit hour for graduate programs is $442 for North Carolina residents and $1,260 for out-of-state students.
Online Programs By Area of Study
Western Carolina University offers 114 degree programs through Certificate, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate programs. Of that, 30 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 2 Certificates, 9 Bachelors, 12 Masters, 1 Doctorate, 6 Post-Bachelors or Post-Masters.
The following table summarizes the number of degree programs by degree types.
Total Number of Online Degree Programs
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors |
Masters | Doctorate |
Post-Graduate |
Online Programs | 2 | NOT OFFERED | 9 |
12 | 1 | 6 |
Overall Programs | 7 | NOT OFFERED | 66 |
28 | 4 | 9 |
Majors and number of completers
The following tables show the offered programs by degree/certificate along with number of completers for each program last year.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate |
American Indian/Native American Studies | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
1 |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate |
Education | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | 27 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Educational Leadership and Administration | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | 18 |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
12 |
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Special Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
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Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
67 | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | 29 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate |
Engineering Technology | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | 7 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM | 25 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate |
Mathematics and Statistics | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate |
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM | 29 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Outdoor Education | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | 17 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate |
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
13 | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate |
Public Administration | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
13 | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate |
Health/Health Care Administration/Management | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM | 31 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
59 | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
238 | 38 |
NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
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Nursing Practice | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
19 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate |
Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
225 | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | 28 |
NOT OFFERED |
35 |
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Accounting | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM | 12 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Finance | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
57 | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | 49 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Marketing/Marketing Management | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
29 | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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Marketing (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
3 | 9 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
Distance Learning Program Student Population
At Western Carolina University, there are 11,635 students including in both undergraduate and graduate schools, with full-time and part-time status. Of that, 6,340 students were attending classes through distance learning (2,858 students are enrolled exclusively and 3,482 are enrolled in some online courses).
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment | 11,635 | |
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 2,858 |
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses | 3,482 |
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses | 5,295 |
By location where enrolled students live, out of a total of 2,858 enrolled exclusively in online courses, 2,631 North Carolina Residents were enrolled in online classes exclusively, 168 students living in the U.S. States other than North Carolina, and 4 non-U.S. students enrolled in online courses.
Distance Learning Enrollment By Student Location
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 2,858 | |
North Carolina Resident | 2,631 |
Other State In U.S. | 223 |
Outside of U.S. | 4 |
Distance Learning Enrollment By Degree
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 2,858 | |
Undergraduate | 2,168 |
Graduate | 690 |
Distance Learning Enrollment Undergraduate Students
Enrolled Exclusively in Undergraduate Online Courses | 2,168 | |
Degree/Certificate Seeking | 2,089 |
Non-Degree/Certificate Seeking | 79 |
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