by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WKU, HILLTOPPERS as a strong choice for education, placing at #1,114 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 1,114 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in Kentucky | 11 of 23 |
| Best Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 200 of 387 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in education at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 194 |
| Certificate | 52 |
| Master’s | 203 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 27 |
This education field at WKU, HILLTOPPERS breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Kentucky University awarded 194 bachelor’s degrees in education.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS ranks competitively among schools offering education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 9 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 160 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 699 |
Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS earn a median of $40,366 a year. This is lower than $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
To complete a bachelor’s at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, education students borrow a median amount of $27,458 in student loans. This is higher 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 |
Learn more about WKU, HILLTOPPERS tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 13% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. Roughly 92% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 179 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Kentucky University handed out 52 certificate degrees in education.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS has not been ranked for education at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 90% of education certificate degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The majority of education certificate degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. Approximately 65% 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 certificate in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 203 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Education | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Education | 27 |
