Offered Degrees
BS, MS, Doctorate, AS, Certificate, Post-Graduate
Online Courses
BS, MS, AS, Certificate, Post-Graduate
Total Programs
217
Online Programs
80
Salary after Completing
$22,000 - $60,000
Offered Degrees at WKU
Western Kentucky University is categorized by Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Western Kentucky University offers 217 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate and Post-Graduate Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's | 5 | 2 |
| Bachelor's | 91 | 14 |
| Master's | 43 | 23 |
| Doctorate (Research) | 1 | 0 |
| Doctorate (Practical) | 3 | 0 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 38 | 11 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| Post-Bachelor's Certificate | 33 | 29 |
| Post-Master's Certificate | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 217 | 80 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
WKU Associate's Programs
Western Kentucky University offers Associate's degree with 5 major programs. Among them 2 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✔ | 50 | |
| General Studies | ✔ | 50 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 114 | |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | ✕ | - | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✔ | 114 | $50,400 |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Organizational Leadership | ✕ | 5 | - |
WKU Bachelor's Programs
Western Kentucky University offers Bachelor's degree with 91 major programs. Among them 14 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Environmental Studies | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Architecture [+] | ✕ | 24 | |
| Architectural Technology/Technician | ✕ | 24 | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 68 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 4 | $29,400 |
| Journalism | ✕ | 1 | $28,700 |
| Broadcast Journalism | ✕ | 29 | - |
| Photojournalism | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Radio and Television | ✕ | 16 | $22,000 |
| Organizational Communication | ✕ | 2 | $31,600 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Advertising | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✔ | 79 | |
| Information Technology | ✔ | 50 | - |
| Computer Science | ✕ | 29 | - |
| Education [+] | ✔ | 177 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | ✕ | - | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 114 | - |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | ✔ | 14 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 95 | |
| Civil Engineering | ✕ | 28 | $50,100 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ✕ | 23 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | ✕ | 44 | $60,000 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✔ | 38 | |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | ✔ | 25 | - |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 13 | |
| Chinese Language and Literature | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Arabic Language and Literature | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 47 | |
| Apparel and Textiles | ✕ | 47 | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 4 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 2 | $23,700 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters (other) | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✔ | 137 | |
| General Studies | ✔ | 137 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 113 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 94 | $26,600 |
| Biochemistry | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Molecular Genetics | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 9 | $32,500 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✔ | 16 | |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Business Analytics | ✔ | 9 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 67 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | ✕ | 1 | $27,300 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | ✕ | 65 | - |
| Sports Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Religion/Religious Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 23 | |
| Physical Sciences | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Meteorology | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Geology/Earth Science | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 17 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 16 | $23,900 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✔ | 89 | |
| Social Work | ✔ | 89 | $32,100 |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✔ | 92 | |
| Social Sciences | ✕ | 10 | $32,400 |
| Anthropology | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Criminology | ✔ | 21 | $25,400 |
| Economics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| International Relations and Affairs | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 17 | $31,300 |
| Sociology | ✕ | 28 | $30,200 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 127 | |
| Dance | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (other) | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Fine/Studio Arts | ✕ | 49 | - |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Music Performance | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Music (other) | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 299 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | ✕ | 34 | - |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | ✕ | 31 | - |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ✔ | 58 | $34,300 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | ✔ | 9 | - |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Environmental Health | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 146 | $56,300 |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 226 | |
| Business Administration and Management | ✔ | 1 | $37,500 |
| Organizational Leadership | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Accounting | ✕ | 56 | $43,300 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ✔ | 5 | - |
| Finance | ✕ | 69 | $38,000 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | ✕ | 27 | $26,300 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ✔ | 10 | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | 1 | $34,900 |
| Construction Management | ✕ | 36 | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 8 | - |
| History | ✕ | 8 | $29,200 |
WKU Master's Programs
Western Kentucky University offers Master's degree with 43 major programs. Among them 23 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Folklore Studies | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Education [+] | ✔ | 203 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✕ | 26 | - |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | ✔ | 8 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✔ | 38 | $39,900 |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | ✕ | 8 | - |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 28 | - |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | ✕ | - | - |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | ✕ | 45 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✔ | 17 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | ✔ | 5 | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | ✔ | 8 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✔ | 4 | |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✔ | 1 | |
| Family and Community Services | ✔ | 1 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✔ | 11 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Creative Writing | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Library Science [+] | ✔ | 30 | |
| Library and Information Science | ✔ | 30 | $42,400 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✔ | 15 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✔ | 15 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✔ | 12 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Earth Systems Science | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✔ | 33 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | ✔ | 33 | $41,400 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✔ | 44 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 19 | $36,800 |
| Counseling Psychology | ✔ | 15 | - |
| School Psychology | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✔ | 3 | |
| Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✔ | 61 | |
| Public Administration | ✔ | 7 | - |
| Social Work | ✔ | 54 | $36,200 |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✔ | 4 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 107 | |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | ✕ | 65 | - |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ✔ | 8 | - |
| Public Health | ✔ | 15 | - |
| Environmental Health | ✔ | 6 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 13 | $85,200 |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 146 | |
| Business Administration and Management | ✔ | 64 | $55,000 |
| Organizational Leadership | ✔ | 74 | - |
| Accounting | ✕ | 8 | - |
| History [+] | ✔ | 10 | - |
| History | ✔ | 10 | - |
WKU Doctorate (Research) Programs
Western Kentucky University offers Doctorate (Research) degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Doctorate (Research) degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✕ | 13 | - |
WKU Doctorate (Practical) Programs
Western Kentucky University offers Doctorate (Practical) degree with 3 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Doctorate (Practical) degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| School Psychology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 38 | - |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Nursing Practice | ✕ | 11 | - |
WKU Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Western Kentucky University offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 38 major programs. Among them 11 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 12 | |
| Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Food Technology and Processing | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Chinese Studies | ✕ | 3 | - |
| German Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Deaf Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 64 | |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Organizational Communication | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Advertising | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Education [+] | ✔ | 52 | |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | ✔ | 2 | - |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | ✕ | 48 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✔ | 16 | |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ✔ | 16 | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 6 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✔ | 5 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| General Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✔ | 115 | |
| Business Analytics | ✔ | 115 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (other) | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✔ | 13 | |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | ✔ | 13 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✔ | 1 | |
| Social Work | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✔ | 23 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | ✔ | 23 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 21 | |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 30 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (other) | ✔ | 13 | - |
| Public Health | ✕ | - | - |
| Environmental Health | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Medical Informatics | ✔ | 10 | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 82 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✔ | 2 | - |
| Organizational Leadership | ✕ | 65 | - |
| Financial Planning and Services | ✕ | - | - |
| Real Estate | ✕ | 5 | - |
| General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations (other) | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other) | ✕ | 5 | - |
WKU 1-2 Years Certificate Programs
Western Kentucky University offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 1 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the 1-2 Years Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business [+] | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Financial Planning and Services | ✕ | 7 | - |
WKU Post-Bachelor's Certificate Programs
Western Kentucky University offers Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree with 33 major programs. Among them 29 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✔ | 9 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Organizational Communication | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Health Communication | ✔ | 5 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Information Science/Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Education [+] | ✔ | 27 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | ✔ | 1 | - |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | ✔ | - | - |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services (other) | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other) | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | ✔ | 11 | - |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (other) | ✔ | - | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✔ | 0 | |
| Quality Control Technology/Technician | ✔ | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✔ | 8 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✔ | 2 | - |
| Epidemiology | ✔ | 6 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✔ | 12 | |
| Data Analytics, General | ✔ | 12 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✔ | 14 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | ✔ | 7 | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | ✔ | 7 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✔ | 0 | |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | ✔ | - | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✔ | 9 | |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | ✔ | 5 | - |
| Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✔ | 1 | |
| Public Administration | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 22 | |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✔ | 5 | - |
| Environmental Health | ✔ | 8 | - |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | ✔ | 7 | - |
| Health Services Administration | ✕ | - | - |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 13 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✔ | - | - |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | ✔ | 4 | - |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | ✔ | 5 | - |
| Organizational Leadership | ✔ | 4 | - |
WKU Post-Master's Certificate Programs
Western Kentucky University offers Post-Master's Certificate degree with 2 major programs. Among them 1 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 15 | - |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | ✔ | 14 | - |
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