Exercise Science at Western Kentucky University
If you plan to study Exercise Science, take a look at what Western Kentucky University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Kentucky University is in Bowling Green, KY.
During the most recent reporting year, 65 exercise science degrees were awarded at Western Kentucky University.
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Studying Online at Western Kentucky University
Many students take online classes 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Exercise Science graduates at Western Kentucky University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Exercise Science graduates at Western Kentucky University are 66% women (43) and 34% men (22).
Exercise Science Bachelor’s Program at Western Kentucky University
Of the 65 bachelor’s exercise science degrees awarded at Western Kentucky University, 66% were women (43) and 34% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Exercise Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Exercise Science bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University, below the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Exercise Science Graduates
Graduates of the Exercise Science program at Western Kentucky University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Exercise Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Exercise Physiologists | $144,072 |
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
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