General Economics at Western Kentucky University
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Economics, you may want to check out the program at Western Kentucky University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 10 general economics degrees were granted at Western Kentucky University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Kentucky University
Many students take online classes at Western Kentucky University. Among 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 General Economics graduates at Western Kentucky University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Economics graduates at Western Kentucky University are 30% women (3) and 70% men (7).
General Economics Bachelor’s Program at Western Kentucky University
Of the 10 bachelor’s general economics graduates at Western Kentucky University, 30% were women (3) and 70% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Economics Graduates
Those who complete General Economics program at Western Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
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.