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General Studies at Western Kentucky University

142 Bachelor's Degrees
#107 Overall Quality
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. Also, learn how WKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general studies.

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General Studies Degrees Available at WKU

WKU General Studies Rankings

The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #107 on College Factual's Best Schools for general studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Studies (Income Over $110k) 14
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Studies (With Aid) 20
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Studies (Income $75-$110k) 24
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Studies (Income $0-$30k) 37
Best General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 45
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Studies (Income $48-$75k) 48
Best General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 49
Best General Studies Associate Degree Colleges for Veterans 53
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree General Studies Graduates 59
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Studies 73
Best General Studies Colleges for Veterans 76
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for General Studies (Income $30-$48k) 77
Best General Studies Schools 107
Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools 131
Best Value Colleges for General Studies (Income Over $110k) 134
Highest Paid Associate Degree General Studies Graduates 171
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for General Studies (Income Over $110k) 181
Best Value Colleges for General Studies (Income $75-$110k) 192
Best Value Colleges for General Studies (With Aid) 196
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for General Studies (Income $75-$110k) 237
Best Value Colleges for General Studies (Income $0-$30k) 238
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for General Studies (With Aid) 245
Highest Paid General Studies Graduates 256
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for General Studies (Income $0-$30k) 264
Best Value Colleges for General Studies (Income $48-$75k) 288
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for General Studies (Income $48-$75k) 296
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for General Studies (Income $30-$48k) 324
Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for General Studies 337
Best Value Colleges for General Studies (Income $30-$48k) 367
Best Value Colleges for General Studies 370

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 142 bachelor's degrees in general studies. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 221 degrees were handed out.


 

WKU General Studies Students

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

WKU General Studies Associate’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 36% of general studies associate's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.

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The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students 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 general studies.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 33
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 3

WKU General Studies Bachelor’s Program

The general studies program at WKU awarded 142 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students 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 general studies.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 32
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 100
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 6

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