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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.
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.
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 | |
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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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All of the 4 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in ethnic studies from WKU in 2022 were women.
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.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 1 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 1 |
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.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in ethnic studies from WKU in 2022 were women.
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.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 4 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
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 |
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Area Studies | 3 |
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