by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in health professions at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 6 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WKU, HILLTOPPERS highly for health professions, coming in at #1,100 out of 3,339 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 1,100 of 3,339 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Kentucky | 9 of 53 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 184 of 874 |
The table below lists every degree level available for health professions at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 360 |
| Associate’s | 114 |
| Certificate | 30 |
| Master’s | 107 |
| Graduate Certificate | 22 |
| Professional Certificate | 15 |
The health professions area of study at WKU, HILLTOPPERS covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Kentucky University conferred 107 master’s degrees in health professions.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS holds a strong position among schools offering health professions at the master’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 9% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of health professions master’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. Roughly 80% 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 master’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Kentucky University handed out 22 graduate certificate degrees in health professions.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS holds a strong position among schools offering health professions at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 39 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 216 |
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of health professions graduate certificate degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of health professions graduate certificate degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. Approximately 73% 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 graduate certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Kentucky University handed out 15 professional certificate degrees in health professions.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS is not yet ranked for health professions at the professional certificate level.
All of the 15 students who graduated with a professional certificate degree in health professions from WKU, HILLTOPPERS identified as women.
The largest share of health professions professional certificate degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. Roughly 80% 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 professional certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Health Professions | 360 |
| Associate’s Degrees in Health Professions | 114 |
| Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 30 |