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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #169 on College Factual's Best Schools for family, consumer & human sciences list. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 135 |
| Best Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Schools | 169 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in family, consumer & human sciences. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in family, consumer & human sciences from WKU. This makes it the #131 most popular school for family, consumer & human sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WKU paid an average of $1,125 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $477 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in family, consumer & human sciences from WKU. About 3% were men and 98% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in 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 family, consumer & human sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WKU does not offer an online option for its family, consumer & human sciences 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.
All of the 5 students who graduated with a Master’s in family, consumer & human sciences from WKU in 2022 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, 60% 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 family, consumer & human sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the family, consumer & human sciences majors at Western Kentucky University.
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Textile & Apparel Studies | 40 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | 26 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 300 |
| Communication & Journalism | 267 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 178 |
| English Language & Literature | 56 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 35 |
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