The most popular undergraduate major at Western Carolina University is Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching followed by Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. A list of all 65 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Western Carolina University graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer Science | 7 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Special Education and Teaching | 12 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 80 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 144 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 29 |
| Art Teacher Education | 6 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 12 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 |
| Music Teacher Education | 8 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 16 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 4 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 15 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 2 |
| Engineering Technology | 40 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 12 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 74 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 16 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 34 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 35 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 13 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Environmental Science | 6 |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy | 12 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| International/Global Studies | 1 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | 18 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 29 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 15 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Chemistry | 17 |
| Forensic Chemistry | 10 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 7 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 54 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 103 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 1 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Public Administration | 29 |
| Social Work | 37 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Anthropology | 32 |
| Political Science and Government | 27 |
| Sociology | 22 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Interior Design | 23 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 12 |
| Art/Art Studies | 6 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 29 |
| Music | 9 |
| Music Performance | 11 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 21 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | 17 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 13 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 6 |
| Environmental Health | 16 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 25 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 25 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 136 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business Administration and Management | 51 |
| Accounting | 34 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 23 |
| Finance | 19 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 30 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 3 |
| Management Information Systems | 25 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 33 |
| Marketing, Other | 19 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 32 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 40 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 10 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=200004 IPEDS survey data for Western Carolina University.