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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY · Public · General
Western Kentucky University is a public institution in Bowling Green, KY. With a 97% admission rate and 1,010 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 12,267 students, offers 51 programs with earnings data, and has a 53% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
97%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,010
Enrollment
12,267
Completion Rate
53%
Cost of Attendance
$23,520
In-State Tuition
$11,436
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,000
Programs
51
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 51 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($24K)
Showing 51 of 51 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,205 | $91,315 | $23,520 | 3.2x | |
| 2 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $70,722 | $77,336 | $23,520 | 3.0x | |
| 3 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,294 | $75,333 | $23,520 | 2.9x | |
| 4 | Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $64,252 | $60,202 | $23,520 | 2.7x | |
| 5 | Construction Engineering TechnologiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $63,013 | $89,806 | $23,520 | 2.7x | |
| 6 | Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,675 | $72,873 | $23,520 | 2.6x | |
| 7 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $60,086 | $69,462 | $23,520 | 2.6x | |
| 8 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,857 | $54,462 | $23,520 | 2.3x | |
| 9 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,104 | $71,617 | $23,520 | 2.1x | |
| 10 | Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,823 | — | $23,520 | 2.1x | |
| 11 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,863 | $62,798 | $23,520 | 2.1x | |
| 12 | Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,974 | $43,019 | $23,520 | 2.0x | |
| 13 | Architectural Sciences and TechnologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,919 | $61,001 | $23,520 | 2.0x | |
| 14 | Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,516 | $51,696 | $23,520 | 1.9x | |
| 15 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,498 | $55,804 | $23,520 | 1.9x | |
| 16 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,355 | $66,693 | $23,520 | 1.9x | |
| 17 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,478 | $58,688 | $23,520 | 1.8x | |
| 18 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,045 | $55,237 | $23,520 | 1.8x | |
| 19 | Special Education and TeachingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,807 | — | $23,520 | 1.6x | |
| 20 | Agriculture, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,804 | $45,055 | $23,520 | 1.6x | |
| 21 | Social Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,659 | $46,608 | $23,520 | 1.6x | |
| 22 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,288 | $40,660 | $23,520 | 1.6x | |
| 23 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,830 | $41,362 | $23,520 | 1.6x | |
| 24 | Apparel and TextilesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,635 | $39,614 | $23,520 | 1.6x | |
| 25 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,746 | $40,352 | $23,520 | 1.5x |
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