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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #286 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 286 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 286 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in history from WKU. This makes it the #211 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 27 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from WKU in 2022, 48% were men and 52% 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, 85% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the WKU history 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 history majors earned their master's degree from WKU. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% 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 master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Western Kentucky University.
History 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 |
|---|---|
| History | 32 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 300 |
| Communication & Journalism | 267 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 178 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 66 |
| English Language & Literature | 56 |
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