Western Kentucky University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Western Kentucky University at a glance

• 12,155

  students enrolled

• 3,997

  degrees and certificates a year

• 56%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $10,990

  average net price a year

  Tuition $11,436 in state, $27,000 out of state

• $38,156

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $43,889

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  89% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Western Kentucky University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Warren County, where the college is.

• 50

  open professional jobs

• 8

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.9%

  unemployment in Warren County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $64,801

  median household income

  Warren County

• 36%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to finance (5 open), sales (7 open), operations (9 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (6 open), strategy (1 open).

Hiring most: Colgate Palmolive (5), City of Bowling Green, Kentucky (4), Morgan & Morgan (4), Charter Communications (2), Rush Enterprises (2), Veracity (2), A Hiring Company (1), Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems (1).

What they hire for: Operations (9), Sales (7), Human Resources (6), Engineering (5), Finance (5), Legal (4). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: South Central Workforce Development Board.

• Kentucky Career Center - Bowling GreenBowling Green · 270-746-7425 · Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Warren County Adult Education;SC Ky technical College-(Access Point)Bowling Green · 270-901-1089 · Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Kentucky

• Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond · 12,318 students
• University of LouisvilleLouisville · 14,727 students
• Northern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights · 8,246 students
• Murray State UniversityMurray · 6,688 students
• Morehead State UniversityMorehead · 4,578 students
• Kentucky State UniversityFrankfort · 1,309 students

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Common questions

How big is Western Kentucky University?

Western Kentucky University enrolls about 12,155 students and is a public 4-year institution in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It awards about 3,997 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Western Kentucky University?

56% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Western Kentucky University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $38,156 six years after entry and $43,889 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Western Kentucky University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Western Kentucky University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (certificate, bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Western Kentucky University?

50 open professional jobs are listed in Warren County, 8 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Colgate Palmolive has the most openings.