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Health Sciences & Services at Western Kentucky University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Health Sciences & Services, take a look at what Western Kentucky University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Western Kentucky University sits in Bowling Green, KY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 61 health sciences & services degrees were granted at Western Kentucky University.

Studying Online at Western Kentucky University

Distance learning is available 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.

Health Sciences & Services Rankings at Western Kentucky University

These rankings give you a sense of how Western Kentucky University’s Health Sciences & Services program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Kentucky	#3 of 8
Best Value	Kentucky	#3 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#37 of 105
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#38 of 106
Best Value	Nationwide	#184 of 471
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#257 of 478

Earnings for Health Sciences & Services Graduates from Western Kentucky University

Those who finish Western Kentucky University’s Health Sciences & Services program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$29,337
2 years	$27,947
3 years	$33,253
4 years	$40,769
5 years	$55,237

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Sciences & Services graduates from Western Kentucky University report median earnings of $40,769, compared with $48,728 for all Western Kentucky University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Health Sciences & Services graduates from Western Kentucky University stands at $25,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Health Sciences & Services graduates at Western Kentucky University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Health Sciences & Services graduates at Western Kentucky University are 90% women (55) and 10% men (6).

Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Program at Western Kentucky University

Of the 61 bachelor’s health sciences & services degrees awarded at Western Kentucky University, 90% were women (55) and 10% were men (6).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	49
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	6
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Health Sciences & Services bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University, below the national average of 50%.*

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

More Specific Health Sciences & Services Concentrations at Western Kentucky University

This Health Sciences & Services program at Western Kentucky University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General/Allied Health Sciences	61

Highest-Paying Careers for Health Sciences & Services Graduates

Those who complete Health Sciences & Services program at Western Kentucky University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Health Sciences & Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Health Education Specialists	$81,726
Community Health Workers	$73,901

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.