by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels. Its best result is a rank of #11 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WKU, HILLTOPPERS as a strong choice for liberal arts & humanities, ranked #1,143 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools | 1,143 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in Kentucky | 20 of 31 |
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in the Southeast Region | 279 of 420 |
Here is each degree level offered in liberal arts & humanities at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 137 |
| Associate’s | 50 |
The liberal arts & humanities field at WKU, HILLTOPPERS breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 187 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University conferred 137 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts & humanities.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS is in the top 15% of the country for liberal arts & humanities at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Liberal Arts & Humanities majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS earn a median of $33,108 a year. This is below $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, liberal arts & humanities graduates take on a median debt of $22,446 in student loans. This is below $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 45% of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. About 74% 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 liberal arts & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Kentucky University awarded 50 associate’s degrees in liberal arts & humanities.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS holds a strong position among schools offering liberal arts & humanities at the associate’s level. Its best result was #18 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of liberal arts & humanities associate’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts & humanities associate’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. Approximately 62% 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 associate’s in liberal arts & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
