Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY
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Graduation Statistics
47%
graduate within six years
- 51% within eight years
- 21% within four years
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3,928 Graduates
Western Kentucky University offers bachelors through masters degrees.
Associate's
Bachelor's
Master's
Faculty Overview
1,971 Faculty
Full Time
- 1,198 Instructional
- 2 Research
- 0 Public Service
Part Time
- 769 Instructional
- 2 Research
- 0 Public Service
Study Options
Distance Learning
Can't make it to the campus? This college has remote classroom options.
Study Abroad Opportunities
This college has programs to study and gain cultural experiences in countries around the world.
Teacher Certification Offered
This college offers teacher certification.
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Reviews: Academic Rigor
- Kaitlyn from Louisville, KY
“I am going into my second year at WKU and I feel that I have already noticed a big difference in how I think about certain topics. The majority of…”
- Jul-07-2009 » Read More
- Cameran from Campbellsburg, KY
“The faculty at WKU are highly skilled and most are personable with their students. It's obvious that they want to share their knowledge and they do this on a personal…”
- Aug-05-2009 » Read More
Programs & Majors
Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Production Operations, General | 6 | - | - |
| Agriculture, General | - | 85 | 7 |
| Architecture and Related Services | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Technology/Technician | - | 2 | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Studies | - | - | - |
| Folklore Studies | - | - | 10 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | - | - | - |
| Women's Studies | - | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | - | 4 | - |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | - | 90 | 23 |
| Molecular Genetics | - | 3 | - |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | - | 55 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 26 | 130 | - |
| Business/Commerce, General | - | - | 37 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | - | 13 | - |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | - | 2 | - |
| Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary | 10 | - | - |
| Finance, General | - | 47 | - |
| Financial Planning and Services | - | - | - |
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | - | 48 | - |
| Information Resources Management/CIO Training | - | 1 | - |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | - | 2 | - |
| Management Information Systems, General | - | 37 | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | - | 91 | - |
| Real Estate | - | - | - |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising | - | 34 | - |
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | - | 31 | 25 |
| Journalism | - | 29 | - |
| Organizational Communication, General | - | 53 | - |
| Photojournalism | - | 22 | - |
| Public Relations/Image Management | - | 26 | - |
| Radio and Television | - | 58 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | - | 19 | 13 |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | 5 | - | - |
| Information Technology | - | 34 | - |
| Engineering | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering, General | - | 15 | - |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | - | 10 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | - | 16 | - |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | - | 6 | - |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | - | - | 8 |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | - | 23 | - |
| Manufacturing Technology/Technician | - | 29 | - |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | - | 34 | 13 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | - | 23 | - |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apparel and Textiles, General | - | 38 | - |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | - | - | - |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Language and Literature | - | - | - |
| German Language and Literature | - | - | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | - | 10 | - |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services, Other | - | - | - |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | - | - | 52 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | - | - | - |
| Communication Disorders, General | - | 34 | - |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | - | 27 | - |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 15 | 15 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 2 | - | - |
| Environmental Health | - | 7 | - |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner | - | - | - |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 10 | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | - | 13 | - |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | - | 25 | 9 |
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 68 | 118 | 29 |
| Public Health, General | - | - | 29 |
| History | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| History, General | - | 39 | 4 |
| Legal Professions and Studies | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 7 | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 58 | 266 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | - | - | - |
| Library Science | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library Science/Librarianship | - | - | 82 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, General | - | 22 | 6 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | - | 3 | 17 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | - | 44 | - |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | - | 26 | 10 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | - | 9 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | - | 2 | - |
| Religion/Religious Studies | - | 26 | - |
| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry, General | - | 26 | 11 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | - | - | - |
| Geology/Earth Science, General | - | 12 | - |
| Meteorology | 6 | 6 | - |
| Physics, General | - | 4 | - |
| Psychology | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counseling Psychology | - | - | 82 |
| Psychology, General | - | 90 | 23 |
| School Psychology | - | - | 6 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | - | - | 22 |
| Social Work | - | 46 | 97 |
| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | - | 11 | - |
| Applied Economics | - | - | 7 |
| Cartography | - | - | - |
| Economics, General | - | 14 | - |
| Geography | - | 17 | 8 |
| Political Science and Government, General | - | 39 | - |
| Social Sciences, General | - | 32 | - |
| Sociology | - | 112 | 2 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial and Advertising Art | - | 1 | - |
| Dance, General | - | 3 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | - | 8 | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | - | 55 | - |
| Music, General | - | 20 | - |
| Music, Other | - | 3 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | - | 14 | - |