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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #681 on College Factual's Best Schools for health professions list. It is also ranked #6 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 368 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 391 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 115 students received their master’s degree in health professions from WKU. This makes it the #312 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 53 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2022, making the school the #335 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 368 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in health professions from WKU. About 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 310 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 12 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. WKU does offer online classes in its health professions bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WKU Online Learning page.
Of the 132 students who earned a master's degree in Health Professions from WKU in 2021-2022, 11% were men and 89% 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, 86% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 113 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 119 students who graduated with a Associate’s in health professions from WKU in 2022, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% 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 associate's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Western Kentucky University.
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
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