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, and more. In addition, we cover how WKU ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The area studies major at WKU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Area Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Western Kentucky University.
Of the 7 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Area Studies from WKU in 2020-2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 12 |
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