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. Also, learn how WKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #293 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts list. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 102 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 293 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools | 562 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 138 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 142 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at WKU is $35,746. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,340 for all liberal arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WKU, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $21,830 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,782 for all liberal arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the liberal arts program at WKU is $220 per month.
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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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 138 students earned a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from WKU. About 68% of these graduates were women and the other 32% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% 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 liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
WKU does not offer an online option for its liberal arts 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 students earned a associate's degree in liberal arts from WKU. About 70% of these graduates were women and the other 30% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Western Kentucky University.
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