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Architectural Sciences at Western Kentucky University

If you plan to study Architectural Sciences, 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 located in Bowling Green, KY.

During the most recent reporting year, 24 architectural sciences graduations were recorded at Western Kentucky University.

Studying Online at Western Kentucky University

Many students take online classes at Western Kentucky University. Of 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) studied exclusively online and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Architectural Sciences Graduates from Western Kentucky University

Those who finish Western Kentucky University’s Architectural Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$40,150
2 years	$41,937
4 years	$59,662
5 years	$61,001

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Architectural Sciences graduates from Western Kentucky University take home a median $59,662, compared with $48,728 for all Western Kentucky University graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Architectural Sciences graduates from Western Kentucky University comes in at $26,823.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Architectural Sciences graduates at Western Kentucky University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Architectural Sciences graduates at Western Kentucky University are 25% women (6) and 75% men (18).

Architectural Sciences Bachelor’s Program at Western Kentucky University

Of the 24 bachelor’s architectural sciences graduates at Western Kentucky University, 25% were women (6) and 75% were men (18).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Architectural Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	17
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	2
Asian	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Architectural Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University, lower than the national average of 35%.*

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

More Specific Architectural Sciences Concentrations at Western Kentucky University

The Architectural Sciences program at Western Kentucky University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Architectural Technology	24

Top-Paying Careers for Architectural Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Architectural Sciences program at Western Kentucky University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Architectural Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$82,779
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,757

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.