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Ethnic Studies at Western Kentucky University

4 Bachelor's Degrees
4 Master's Degrees
The Ethnic Studies major is part of the area, ethnic, culture, & gender studies program at Western Kentucky University.

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how WKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in ethnic studies.

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Ethnic Studies Degrees Available at WKU

WKU Ethnic Studies Rankings

The ethnic studies major at WKU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Ethnic 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.

Popularity of Ethnic Studies at WKU

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 4 bachelor's degrees in ethnic studies. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in ethnic studies from WKU. This makes it the #35 most popular school for ethnic studies master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Ethnic Studies from WKU Cost?

$11,436 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

WKU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WKU paid an average of $1,125 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $477 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $11,436 $27,000
Books and Supplies $1,000 $1,000
On Campus Room and Board $12,043 $12,043
On Campus Other Expenses $2,409 $2,409

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WKU Ethnic Studies Bachelor’s Program Diversity

All of the 4 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ethnic studies from WKU in 2022 were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in ethnic studies.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Does WKU Offer an Online BA in Ethnic Studies?

Online degrees for the WKU ethnic studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WKU Online Learning page.

WKU Ethnic Studies Master’s Program Diversity

All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in ethnic studies from WKU in 2022 were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 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 master's in ethnic studies.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 4
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Ethnic Studies Student Diversity at WKU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the ethnic studies majors at Western Kentucky University.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Area Studies 3

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