Education at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC · Master's Degree · about 27 graduates a year
Western Carolina University graduates in education earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Carolina University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 182 | Radford University Radford, VA | $54,836 | $49,933 | #207 | $48,802 |
| 183 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $54,337 | $58,311 | #149 | — |
| 184 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $54,303 | $62,860 | #101 | $46,768 |
| 185 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $54,249 | $58,217 | #150 | $47,964 |
| 186 | University of North Texas Denton, TX | $54,223 | $55,129 | #179 | $56,083 |
| 187 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $54,095 | $63,997 | #84 | $49,939 |
| 188 | Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT | $53,985 | $48,604 | #210 | $51,974 |
Other Majors at Western Carolina University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Carolina University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,964 one year after graduating and $54,249 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Carolina University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Western Carolina University ranks #185 by median pay four years after graduation, and #150 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Western Carolina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,137.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.