Western Carolina University

📍 Cullowhee, NC  ·  Official Website ↗

🟢 Excellent ROI

Break-Even 2.1 yrs

Lifetime Gain +$298,112

10-yr Median Salary $49,458

Grad Rate 60.3%

Key Stats

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$4,630

Out-of-State: $8,630

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Median Salary (10 yrs)

$49,458

6-yr median: $43,085

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Median Graduate Debt

$21,868

Federal loans only

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Graduation Rate

60.3%

Within 6 years

Return on Investment Analysis

⏱ Years to Break Even 2.1 years

$21,868 debt ÷ salary premium above HS grad median

💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

+$298,112

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

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💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only.

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Enrollment: 10,024 students.