Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Bachelor's degree · Western Carolina University · Cullowhee, NC
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$25,860Median federal debt
6Graduates per year
How this program compares
Earnings for this program are not published because too few graduates were matched to federal records. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,072 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,750–$73,322).
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont Abbey College Belmont | $46,654 | $28,500 |
| North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh | $41,661 | $19,028 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill | $37,709 | $13,000 |
| Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Charlotte | $37,266 | $27,000 |
| East Carolina University Greenville | $36,809 | $23,544 |
| Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem | $35,414 | $25,449 |
| Johnson C Smith University Charlotte | $33,847 | $30,500 |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro | $31,245 | $20,500 |
| North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro | $30,397 | $26,449 |
| North Carolina Central University Durham | $28,522 | $27,500 |
| University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville | $22,144 | $18,000 |
| Livingstone College Salisbury | $21,640 | $27,000 |
| Appalachian State University Boone | $21,143 | $19,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,860.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.