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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for agriculture & agriculture operations list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 45 |
| Best Agriculture & Agriculture Operations Schools | 67 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in agriculture & agriculture operations. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from WKU. This makes it the #72 most popular school for agriculture & agriculture operations master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WKU paid an average of $1,125 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $477 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of agriculture & agriculture operations bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 95% of 2022 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 agriculture & agriculture operations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 69 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WKU agriculture & agriculture operations bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WKU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students graduated with a master's degree in agriculture & agriculture operations from WKU. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 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 master's in agriculture & agriculture operations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the agriculture & agriculture operations majors at Western Kentucky University.
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Agriculture | 75 |
| Food Science Technology | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 140 |
| Engineering | 91 |
| Physical Sciences | 63 |
| Engineering Technologies | 44 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 32 |
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