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History at Western Kentucky University

If you plan to study History, take a look at what Western Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Western Kentucky University is in Bowling Green, KY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 45 history degrees were awarded at Western Kentucky University.

Online & Distance Learning at Western Kentucky University

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

History Rankings at Western Kentucky University

Rankings can help you compare Western Kentucky University’s History program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#3 of 8
Best Value	Kentucky	#4 of 8
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#21 of 126
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#71 of 126
Best Value	Nationwide	#141 of 615
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#445 of 618

Earnings for History Graduates from Western Kentucky University

Graduates of Western Kentucky University’s History program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$25,462
2 years	$31,236
3 years	$33,021
4 years	$38,121
5 years	$44,446

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, History graduates from Western Kentucky University earn a median of $38,121, compared with $48,728 for all Western Kentucky University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for History graduates from Western Kentucky University is $22,965.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for History graduates at Western Kentucky University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, History graduates at Western Kentucky University are 44% women (20) and 56% men (25).

History Bachelor’s Program at Western Kentucky University

Of the 35 bachelor’s history graduates at Western Kentucky University, 43% were women (15) and 57% were men (20).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	31
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of History bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University, below the national average of 28%.*

History Master’s Program at Western Kentucky University

Among the 10 master’s history graduates at Western Kentucky University, 50% were women (5) and 50% were men (5).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of History master’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University, below the national average of 21%.*

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

More Specific History Concentrations at Western Kentucky University

The History program at Western Kentucky University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General History	45

Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates

Students who finish History program at Western Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for History majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Museum Technicians and Conservators	$96,273
Managers, All Other	$95,684

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.