Business, Management & Marketing at Western Kentucky University
If you are interested in studying Business, Management & Marketing, 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.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
Business, Management & Marketing Rankings at Western Kentucky University
Use these rankings to compare Western Kentucky University’s Business, Management & Marketing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #12 of 42 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #22 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #151 of 611 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #219 of 610 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #756 of 2,315 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1011 of 2,339 |
Earnings for Business, Management & Marketing Graduates from Western Kentucky University
Those who finish Western Kentucky University’s Business, Management & Marketing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,927 |
| 2 years | $41,888 |
| 3 years | $51,507 |
| 4 years | $57,383 |
| 5 years | $60,050 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Business, Management & Marketing graduates from Western Kentucky University take home a median $57,383, compared with $48,728 for all Western Kentucky University graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Business, Management & Marketing graduates from Western Kentucky University is $23,591.
Top-Paying Careers for Business, Management & Marketing Graduates
Students who finish Business, Management & Marketing program at Western Kentucky University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Business, Management & Marketing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Security Management Specialists | $128,654 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $113,637 |
| Online Merchants | $106,971 |
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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