by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how WKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in health science.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #276 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #7 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 45% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at WKU is $29,337. This is less than $31,369, which is the national median of all health science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WKU, health science students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all health science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Western Kentucky University.
Of the 68 health science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WKU, about 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% 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 health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 347 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 104 |
| Communication Sciences | 94 |
| Public Health | 57 |
| Dental Support Services | 32 |
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