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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for agriculture & agriculture operations list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 45 |
| Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools | 67 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from WKU. This makes it the #72 most popular school for agriculture & agriculture operations 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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of agriculture & agriculture operations bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% 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 agriculture & agriculture operations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WKU does not offer an online option for its agriculture & agriculture operations 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students graduated with a master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from WKU. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 agriculture & agriculture operations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture & agriculture operations majors at Western Kentucky University.
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations 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 |
|---|---|
| General Agriculture | 75 |
| Food Science Technology | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 140 |
| Engineering | 91 |
| Physical Sciences | 63 |
| Engineering Technologies | 44 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 32 |
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