by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how WKU, HILLTOPPERS stacks up against peers offering history.
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WKU, HILLTOPPERS is a solid choice among schools offering history. More specifically it was ranked #445 out of 618 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Kentucky University awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in history.
History majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS earn a median of $38,121 a year. This is below $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
To complete a bachelor’s at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, history students borrow a median amount of $22,965 in student loans. This is lower than $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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Among recent graduates, 57% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. About 89% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of history master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of history master’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. Approximately 90% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Western Kentucky University.
The history program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 45 |