by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how WKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in hospitality.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #248 on College Factual's Best Schools for hospitality list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in hospitality management. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
Hospitality majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,076 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,364 for all hospitality students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WKU, hospitality students borrow a median amount of $24,883 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,695 for all hospitality majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality majors at Western Kentucky University.
Of the 31 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from WKU in 2020-2021, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% 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 hospitality.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 514 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 138 |
| Marketing | 104 |
| Accounting | 78 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 63 |
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