by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WKU, HILLTOPPERS among the top schools in the country for general agriculture, placing at #60 out of 84 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Agriculture Schools | 60 of 84 |
| Best General Agriculture Schools in Kentucky | 1 of 3 |
| Best General Agriculture Schools in the Southeast Region | 10 of 19 |
Here is each degree level offered in general agriculture at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 54 |
| Master’s | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University awarded 54 bachelor’s degrees in general agriculture.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS is among the very best schools in the country for general agriculture at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
General Agriculture graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,224 a year. This is below $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, general agriculture students borrow a median amount of $23,656 in student loans. This is lower than $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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Among recent graduates, 44% of general agriculture bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of general agriculture bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into 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 general agriculture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS awarded 54 bachelor’s completions in agriculture, general recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Agriculture | 2 |
