by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how WKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in architect science.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for architect science list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in architectural sciences & technology. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
Architect Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,150 a year. This is less than $50,472, which is the national median of all architect science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WKU, architect science students borrow a median amount of $26,823 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all architect science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the architect science majors at Western Kentucky University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 students earned a bachelor's degree in architect science from WKU. About 11% of these graduates were women and the other 89% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2021 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 architect science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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