History at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$42,612
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$42,612
History
National Average
$41,095
All schools, same program
School Average
$49,191
All programs at Western Carolina University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
43
Completers (IPEDS)
1,256
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$23,814
Median Debt
0.56
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$198/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$42,612
Median Earnings
History at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | $114,276 | — |
| Harvard University | $89,238 | $12,721 |
| Duke University | $83,943 | $13,000 |
| Dartmouth College | $82,121 | $19,000 |
| Yale University | $77,988 | $8,250 |
| University of Pennsylvania | $76,695 | $10,000 |
| Bates College | $74,121 | — |
| Cornell University | $72,818 | $17,110 |
| Williams College | $72,283 | — |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $70,499 | $21,500 |
Other Programs at Western Carolina University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $110,705 | $36,847 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | $79,115 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $78,343 | — |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $76,573 | $26,000 |
| Construction Engineering Technologies | $76,460 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,022 | $28,117 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $71,945 | $22,818 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $71,010 | $69,085 |
| Engineering Technology, General | $67,301 | $25,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $65,830 | $17,500 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.