All Western Carolina University majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 10
- Health & Medicine · 9
- Business & Finance · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Science & Math · 6
- Engineering · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Education · 4
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $68,774 | $79,533 | $23,163 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $53,398 | $65,010 | $23,835 |
| Public Health | — | $61,698 | $26,343 |
| Dietetics | $17,970 | $53,622 | $24,905 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | $24,521 | $52,183 | $21,287 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $32,428 | $50,761 | $25,000 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $37,608 | $49,898 | $24,000 |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | $47,867 | $62,128 | $23,000 |
| Accounting | $40,607 | $61,346 | $20,000 |
| Finance | $40,575 | $58,076 | $23,625 |
| Business Administration | $39,513 | $57,713 | $23,495 |
| Marketing | $33,197 | $56,568 | $23,508 |
| Hospitality Management | $29,395 | $49,798 | $26,000 |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $29,927 | $45,079 | $25,000 |
| History | $34,909 | $42,698 | $24,004 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $36,179 | $40,744 | $23,250 |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | $26,000 |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $34,802 | $59,885 | $27,000 |
| Chemistry | $26,513 | $51,213 | $20,824 |
| Biology | $28,381 | $50,180 | $26,037 |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | $36,846 | $49,834 | $21,962 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | $40,831 | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | $63,401 | $83,954 | $27,000 |
| Engineering | $62,244 | $82,500 | $25,550 |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $67,003 | $79,441 | $23,154 |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $59,813 | $78,801 | $25,250 |
| Electrical Engineering | $69,067 | — | $31,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $32,842 | $58,467 | $29,911 |
| Music | $26,135 | $44,014 | $27,000 |
| Studio Art | $24,253 | $43,029 | $26,000 |
| Theatre | $21,824 | $34,516 | $26,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $41,444 | $48,232 | $25,500 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $40,594 | $47,105 | $24,714 |
| Special Education | $41,376 | $47,031 | $20,485 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $19,125 | $43,954 | $25,000 |
| Communications | $28,996 | $43,322 | $18,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $28,892 | $86,853 | $27,000 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Western Carolina University students earn a median $49,458 ten years after starting college, more than 67% of North Carolina colleges we cover. 60% graduate within six years.
Western Carolina University majors questions
How many majors does Western Carolina University offer?
Western Carolina University offers 55 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Health & Medicine.
What is the highest-paying major at Western Carolina University?
Computer Science graduates from Western Carolina University earn a median $86,853 four years after graduating, the highest of the 44 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which Western Carolina University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $34,516 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Western Carolina University overview