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Sports Studies at Western Kentucky University

58 Bachelor's Degrees
#11 Overall Quality
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how WKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in sports studies.

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Sports Studies Degrees Available at WKU

WKU Sports Studies Rankings

The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #11 on College Factual's Best Schools for sports studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Colleges for Sports Studies (Income $75-$110k) 2
Best Value Colleges for Sports Studies (Income Over $110k) 2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sports Studies (With Aid) 2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sports Studies (Income Over $110k) 2
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sports Studies (Income $75-$110k) 2
Best Value Colleges for Sports Studies (With Aid) 3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sports Studies (Income $48-$75k) 4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sports Studies (Income $0-$30k) 4
Best Value Colleges for Sports Studies (Income $0-$30k) 6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sports Studies (Income $30-$48k) 6
Best Value Colleges for Sports Studies (Income $48-$75k) 7
Best Sports Studies Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 7
Best Value Colleges for Sports Studies (Income $30-$48k) 8
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Sports Studies 8
Best Sports Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools 8
Best Sports Studies Colleges for Veterans 9
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Sports Studies Graduates 10
Best Value Colleges for Sports Studies 11
Best Sports Studies Schools 11
Highest Paid Sports Studies Graduates 15

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in sports studies. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.

WKU Sports Studies Students

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

WKU Sports Studies Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in sports studies from WKU. About 86% were men and 14% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 sports studies.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 12
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 39
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 5

Related Major Annual Graduates
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 64
Sports Management 28

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