by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in architect science.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #68 on College Factual's Best Schools for architect science list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Architectural Sciences & Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best Architectural Sciences & Technology Schools | 68 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in architectural sciences & technology. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
Architect Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,919 a year. This is less than $49,261, which is the national median of all architect science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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 22 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Architectural Sciences & Technology from WKU in 2021-2022, 68% were men and 32% 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, 68% 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 architect science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the WKU architect science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WKU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the architect science majors at Western Kentucky University.
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