by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in economics at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WKU, HILLTOPPERS highly for economics, ranked #405 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 405 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Kentucky | 5 of 5 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southeast Region | 58 of 70 |
The following degree levels are available for economics at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Kentucky University awarded 4 master’s degrees in economics.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS is not currently ranked for economics at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. About 75% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS conferred 4 master’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Kentucky University conferred 2 graduate certificate degrees in economics.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS is not yet ranked for economics at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in economics from WKU, HILLTOPPERS were men.
The majority of economics graduate certificate degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 100% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS awarded 2 graduate certificate degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 19 |