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Spanish Language & Literature at Western Carolina University

If you are interested in studying Spanish Language & Literature, take a look at what Western Carolina University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Western Carolina University is in Cullowhee, NC.

During the most recent reporting year, 14 spanish language & literature degrees were awarded at Western Carolina University.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Carolina University

Distance learning is available at Western Carolina University. Among 11,686 students, 2,836 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,047 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Spanish Language & Literature graduates at Western Carolina University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Spanish Language & Literature graduates at Western Carolina University are 86% women (12) and 14% men (2).

Spanish Language & Literature Bachelor’s Program at Western Carolina University

Of the 14 bachelor’s spanish language & literature degrees awarded at Western Carolina University, 86% were women (12) and 14% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Spanish Language & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of Spanish Language & Literature bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University, below the national average of 50%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Highest-Paying Careers for Spanish Language & Literature Graduates

Graduates of the Spanish Language & Literature program at Western Carolina University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Spanish Language & Literature majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Interpreters and Translators	$52,627
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$39,815

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.