Does Western Carolina University Offer the Doctorate (Ph.D.) Degree?

Yes. Western Carolina University offers Doctorate Degree program. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability at Western Carolina University.

2022-2023 Offered Degrees and Number of Programs
Western Carolina University
Award Level	Total Number of Programs	Available Online Class
Bachelor's Degree	66	9
Post Bachelor's Certificate	7	3
Master's Degree	30	11
Post Master's Certificate	3	2
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship	1	0
Doctor's degree - professional practice	3	1
Total	110	26

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What is the Doctor's degree?

The highest award a student can earn for graduate study. The doctor's degree classification includes such degrees as Doctor of Education, Doctor of Juridical Science, Doctor of Public Health, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in any field such as agronomy, food technology, education, engineering, public administration, ophthalmology, or radiology.