Universities/KY/Western Kentucky University

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY ยท Public ยท 12,155 students

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$44k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
94%Acceptance Rate
56%Graduation Rate
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Is Western Kentucky University worth it?
โœ… Excellent ROI
$106,608 total cost vs $878,930 estimated 10-year earnings
10
ROI Score / 10

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Your residency
Tuition: $11,652/year
Your intended major
$74,205/yr starting โ†’ $91,315/yr at 5 years
Years to graduate4 yrs
3 yrs4 yrs (avg)6 yrs
Annual living expenses$15,000
$8k$15k (avg)$30k
Annual scholarship / grant$0
$0$30k

Your Total Investment

Tuition (4 yrs)$46,608
Living expenses (4 yrs)$60,000
Scholarships / grants-$0
Total Cost$106,608

Estimated 10-Year Earnings

Years 1โ€“2 (starting salary)$148,410
Years 3โ€“10 (mid-career salary)$730,520
Total 10-yr Earnings$878,930

Key Numbers

$772,322
Net Return (10yr)
Earnings minus total cost
1.4 yrs
Break-Even
After graduation
+66%
vs National Avg
vs avg US college grad
10/10
ROI Score
Excellent
๐Ÿ“Š Data sources: Tuition from IPEDS. Earnings from U.S. College Scorecard (Dept. of Education). This calculator provides estimates only and should not be the sole basis for enrollment decisions.
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