by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how WKU ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #117 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in public health from WKU. This makes it the #158 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WKU was $1,125 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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 |
Learn more about WKU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students earned a bachelor's degree in public health from WKU. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WKU does not offer an online option for its public health 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.
Of the 23 students who graduated with a Master’s in public health from WKU in 2022, 35% were men and 65% 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, 83% 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 333 |
| Communication Sciences | 115 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 111 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 53 |
| Dental Support Services | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.