by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WKU, HILLTOPPERS as a strong choice for history, coming in at #438 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 438 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Kentucky | 4 of 8 |
| Best History Schools in the Southeast Region | 75 of 126 |
Here is each degree level available for history at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Master’s | 10 |
The history field at WKU, HILLTOPPERS breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 45 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University conferred 35 bachelor’s degrees in history.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS holds a strong position among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 3 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 71 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 399 |
History majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS earn a median of $38,121 a year. This is below $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
To complete a bachelor’s at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, history students borrow a median amount of $22,965 in student loans. This is lower 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 |
Read more about WKU, HILLTOPPERS tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 57% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. About 89% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 10 |
