Education, General at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina • Master's
Median Earnings
$46,544
Graduates earn below the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$46,544
Education, General
National Average
$56,230
All schools, same program
School Average
$49,191
All programs at Western Carolina University
Program Details
Master's
Credential Level
48
Completers (IPEDS)
427
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$22,137
Median Debt
0.48
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$184/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$46,544
Median Earnings
Education, General at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| California State University-Dominguez Hills | $87,949 | $20,500 |
| California State University-Fresno | $84,099 | $20,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Global | $81,724 | $20,500 |
| California State University-Stanislaus | $81,317 | $21,000 |
| Whitworth University | $80,204 | $40,645 |
| Stanford University | $80,042 | $32,500 |
| California State University-Sacramento | $79,866 | $38,810 |
| University of San Diego | $79,552 | $33,705 |
| Heritage University | $79,251 | — |
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $78,922 | $16,750 |
Other Programs at Western Carolina University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $110,705 | $36,847 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | $79,115 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $78,343 | — |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $76,573 | $26,000 |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $76,460 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,022 | $28,117 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $71,945 | $22,818 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $71,010 | $69,085 |
| Engineering Technology, General | $67,301 | $25,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $65,830 | $17,500 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.