by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how WKU ranks in comparison to other schools with agriculture programs.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for agriculture list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Agriculture Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best General Agriculture Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in general agriculture. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in agriculture from WKU. This makes it the #18 most popular school for agriculture master’s degree candidates in the country.
Agriculture majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,804 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $39,292 for all agriculture students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WKU, agriculture students borrow a median amount of $29,172 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $17,955 for all agriculture majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the agriculture program at WKU is $292 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WKU paid an average of $1,125 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $477 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
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Of the 73 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Agriculture from WKU in 2021-2022, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 95% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WKU does not offer an online option for its agriculture bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WKU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 agriculture majors earned their master's degree from WKU. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master's in agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Food Science Technology | 3 |
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