Is Western Kentucky University worth it?
Western Kentucky University is a public, four-year institution in Bowling Green, Kentucky (small city). It awarded 4,271 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, business administration and management and general studies.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$40,545
Median earnings 4 years after
$53,602
Median earnings 10 years after
$43,889
Average net price
$10,990
Completion rate
56%
Completions (2024)
4,271
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
12,155
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $68,294 | $73,496 | 287 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $44,498 | $59,362 | 233 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $35,746 | $46,583 | 221 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $37,288 | $38,656 | 177 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $64,845 | $75,959 | 133 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $54,058 | $55,249 | 117 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $64,836 | $69,436 | 105 |
| Social Work | Master's | $44,263 | $56,628 | 87 |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's | $38,804 | $51,065 | 86 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $25,936 | $44,848 | 86 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $48,863 | $73,300 | 79 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $35,534 | $53,839 | 78 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | $35,050 | $47,661 | 77 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $42,478 | $60,222 | 77 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | $32,370 | $45,124 | 69 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 184 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 146 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 137 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 129 |
| Business Analytics | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 115 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 114 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 114 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 107 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | 97 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 94 |
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Sources: federal figures for Western Kentucky University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Kentucky. Counts under 10 are not published.
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