Programs
Western Kentucky University conferred undergraduate degrees in 91 distinct fields — broad enough that most students can change direction without transferring. The biggest single field is business and management (19% of undergraduate completions), but no one area dominates. The health professions follows at 15%. 92% of those degrees are at the bachelor's degree level. All completions data below is for awards conferred in 2024–25.
Top programs by completions
| Program | Degree | Completions | Median earnings | Debt at grad | ROI grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General. | Bachelor's | 207 | — | — | — |
| General Studies. | Bachelor's | 177 | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | Bachelor's | 151 | — | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 149 | — | — | — |
| General Studies. | Associate's | 130 | — | — | — |
| Elementary Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 112 | — | — | — |
Completions by field
- 52 586
- 51 473
- 24 307
- 42 195
- 13 182
- 31 168
- 45 156
- 09 137
Credentials awarded
- BACHELOR 2,804
- ASSOCIATE 255