Mathematics & Statistics at Western Carolina University
If you plan to study Mathematics & Statistics, 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
Online coursework is an option 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.
Earnings for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates from Western Carolina University
Students who complete Western Carolina University’s Mathematics & Statistics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $34,704 |
| 3 years | $35,224 |
| 4 years | $37,809 |
| 5 years | $43,145 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Western Carolina University report median earnings of $37,809, compared with $52,554 for all Western Carolina University graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Western Carolina University is $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates
Graduates of the Mathematics & Statistics program at Western Carolina University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Mathematics & Statistics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | $121,896 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
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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