Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky · Public · 12,155 undergraduates
Of 72 programs with reported earnings, 70 leave graduates out-earning a typical Kentucky high-school graduate (about $35,424/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 130 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,087 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,871 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,765 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,049 |
| $110k and up | $17,653 |
| All families (average) | $10,990 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $59,362 | +$23,938 | clears the bar | $20,820 | 0.9 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $73,496 | +$38,072 | clears the bar | $22,647 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $69,436 | +$34,012 | clears the bar | $25,269 | 0.7 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $46,583 | +$11,159 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 2.3 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $60,222 | +$24,798 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $38,656 | +$3,232 | clears the bar | $22,168 | 6.9 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $44,848 | +$9,424 | clears the bar | $22,337 | 2.4 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $54,396 | +$18,972 | clears the bar | $22,870 | 1.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $75,959 | +$40,535 | clears the bar | $11,395 | 0.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,487 | +$17,063 | clears the bar | $20,822 | 1.2 yrs |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $53,839 | +$18,415 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $48,771 | +$13,347 | clears the bar | $21,827 | 1.6 yrs |
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $45,124 | +$9,700 | clears the bar | $25,815 | 2.7 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's Degree | $55,249 | +$19,825 | clears the bar | $42,706 | 2.2 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $70,313 | +$34,889 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 72 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 30% of students receive Pell grants · 56% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.