Liberal Arts & Humanities at Western Kentucky University
If you plan to study Liberal Arts & Humanities, consider the program at Western Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, KY.
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Online Class Availability at Western Kentucky University
Online coursework is an option at Western Kentucky University. Of 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts & Humanities Rankings at Western Kentucky University
Rankings can help you compare Western Kentucky University’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #21 of 30 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #23 of 30 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #280 of 421 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #293 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #909 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1219 of 1,453 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #21 of 30 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #23 of 30 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #280 of 421 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #293 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #909 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1219 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates from Western Kentucky University
Graduates of Western Kentucky University’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,118 |
| 2 years | $23,492 |
| 3 years | $25,653 |
| 4 years | $33,108 |
| 5 years | $39,379 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Western Kentucky University earn a median of $33,108, compared with $48,728 for all Western Kentucky University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from Western Kentucky University is $22,446.
Highest-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates
Those who complete Liberal Arts & Humanities program at Western Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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.