Business, Management & Marketing at Western Carolina University
If you plan to study Business, Management & Marketing, consider the program at Western Carolina University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Carolina University is in Cullowhee, NC.
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Online Class Availability at Western Carolina University
Distance learning is available at Western Carolina University. Of 11,686 students, 2,836 (24%) studied exclusively online and 3,047 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Business, Management & Marketing Rankings at Western Carolina University
Use these rankings to compare Western Carolina University’s Business, Management & Marketing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #16 of 92 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #43 of 93 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #117 of 611 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #248 of 610 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #865 of 2,339 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #905 of 2,315 |
Earnings for Business, Management & Marketing Graduates from Western Carolina University
Graduates of Western Carolina University’s Business, Management & Marketing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,756 |
| 2 years | $43,573 |
| 3 years | $50,725 |
| 4 years | $57,289 |
| 5 years | $62,015 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Business, Management & Marketing graduates from Western Carolina University earn a median of $57,289, compared with $52,554 for all Western Carolina University graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Business, Management & Marketing graduates from Western Carolina University comes in at $23,271.
Top-Paying Careers for Business, Management & Marketing Graduates
Graduates of the Business, Management & Marketing program at Western Carolina University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Business, Management & Marketing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Security Management Specialists | $128,654 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $113,637 |
| Online Merchants | $106,971 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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