Educational Administration and Supervision at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC · Master's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Western Carolina University graduates in educational administration and supervision earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Carolina University Compares for Educational Administration and Supervision
All 453 colleges reporting educational administration and supervision 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 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $131,961 | $125,600 | #1 | $117,819 |
| 2 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $129,722 | $119,317 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Mercy University Dobbs Ferry, NY | $122,180 | $116,290 | #3 | $113,653 |
| 4 | Touro University New York, NY | $120,353 | $114,551 | #4 | $108,177 |
| 5 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | $119,900 | $114,120 | #5 | $108,990 |
| 6 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $118,581 | $107,901 | #8 | $94,998 |
| 7 | Bank Street College of Education New York, NY | $118,465 | $112,754 | #6 | $116,823 |
| 8 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $118,120 | $107,481 | #9 | $105,826 |
| 9 | CUNY Lehman College Bronx, NY | $116,546 | $110,928 | #7 | $100,338 |
| 10 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $115,100 | $104,733 | #11 | $96,352 |
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| 256 | University of Holy Cross New Orleans, LA | $68,360 | $79,132 | #120 | $60,037 |
| 257 | Austin Peay State University Clarksville, TN | $68,358 | $74,674 | #179 | $55,045 |
| 258 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $68,274 | $64,983 | #341 | $56,069 |
| 259 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $68,241 | $73,232 | #206 | $66,432 |
| 260 | Drake University Des Moines, IA | $68,233 | $71,773 | #225 | $64,311 |
| 261 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $68,215 | $75,640 | #162 | $56,605 |
| 262 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $68,006 | $72,980 | #209 | — |
Other Majors at Western Carolina University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $122,811 | $106,628 | #182 of 432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $100,807 | $73,460 | #340 of 861 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | — | $87,408 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $77,673 | $59,947 | #102 of 159 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $77,046 | $49,923 | #9 of 165 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,418 | $64,148 | #337 of 349 |
| Public Administration | $72,948 | $52,126 | #152 of 243 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | $71,161 | $79,115 | #36 of 36 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $63,641 | $59,078 | #187 of 211 |
| Marketing | $58,995 | — | #37 of 37 |
| Social Work | $58,911 | $47,280 | #214 of 279 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $56,344 | $53,673 | #228 of 243 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | $54,682 | — |
| Education | $54,249 | $47,964 | #185 of 214 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $51,558 | $40,079 | #270 of 302 |
| English Language and Literature | $46,104 | $29,855 | #43 of 43 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Carolina University educational administration and supervision graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $66,432 one year after graduating and $68,241 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Carolina University rank for educational administration and supervision?
Among 453 colleges reporting earnings for educational administration and supervision graduates, Western Carolina University ranks #259 by median pay four years after graduation, and #206 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is educational administration and supervision at Western Carolina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for educational administration and supervision ($71,685), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,418.
← All data for Western Carolina University · Methodology
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.