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Folklore Studies at Western Kentucky University

If you are interested in studying Folklore Studies, you may want to check out the program at Western Kentucky University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Western Kentucky University sits in Bowling Green, KY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 3 folklore studies graduations were recorded at Western Kentucky University.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Kentucky University

Distance learning is available at Western Kentucky University. Among 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) studied exclusively online and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Folklore Studies graduates at Western Kentucky University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Folklore Studies graduates at Western Kentucky University are 67% women (2) and 33% men (1).

Folklore Studies Master’s Program at Western Kentucky University

Of the 3 master’s folklore studies graduates at Western Kentucky University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Folklore Studies master’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 33% of Folklore Studies master’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University, higher than the national average of 14%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Best-Paid Careers for Folklore Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Folklore Studies program at Western Kentucky University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Folklore Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$47,517

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.