Entrepreneurship at Western Carolina University
If you plan to study Entrepreneurship, take a look at what Western Carolina University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Carolina University sits in Cullowhee, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 9 entrepreneurship graduations were recorded at Western Carolina University.
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Online Class Availability at Western Carolina University
Online coursework is an option at Western Carolina University. Of 11,686 students, 2,836 (24%) studied exclusively online and 3,047 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Entrepreneurship Rankings at Western Carolina University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Carolina University’s Entrepreneurship program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #None of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 193 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #None of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 65 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 214 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Entrepreneurship graduates at Western Carolina University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Entrepreneurship graduates at Western Carolina University are 33% women (3) and 67% men (6).
Entrepreneurship Bachelor’s Program at Western Carolina University
Of the 9 bachelor’s entrepreneurship graduates at Western Carolina University, 33% were women (3) and 67% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Entrepreneurship bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Entrepreneurship bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University, lower than the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Entrepreneurship Graduates
Students who finish Entrepreneurship program at Western Carolina University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Entrepreneurship graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Chief Sustainability Officers | $96,628 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
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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