Western Kentucky University

📍 Bowling Green, KY  ·  Official Website ↗

🔵 Good ROI

Break-Even 4.3 yrs

Lifetime Gain +$130,815

10-yr Median Salary $43,889

Grad Rate 55.6%

Key Stats

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$11,652

Out-of-State: $27,000

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Median Salary (10 yrs)

$43,889

6-yr median: $38,156

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Median Graduate Debt

$22,095

Federal loans only

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Graduation Rate

55.6%

Within 6 years

Return on Investment Analysis

⏱ Years to Break Even 4.3 years

$22,095 debt ÷ salary premium above HS grad median

💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

+$130,815

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

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💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only.

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Enrollment: 12,155 students.