by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how WKU, HILLTOPPERS ranks among other schools offering degrees in hospitality management.
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WKU, HILLTOPPERS ranks competitively among schools offering hospitality management. Specifically, it ranked #109 out of 134 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Kentucky University awarded 27 bachelor’s degrees in hospitality management.
Hospitality Management majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS earn a median of $34,406 a year. This is lower than $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
To complete a bachelor’s at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, hospitality management graduates take on a median debt of $24,883 in student loans. This is higher than $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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Among recent graduates, 15% of hospitality management bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of hospitality management bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. About 78% 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 bachelor’s in hospitality management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the hospitality management majors at Western Kentucky University.
This hospitality management program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | 27 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS granted 27 completions in hospitality administration/management, general recently — 85% to women and 15% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (78%).