BOMWestern Kentucky University
Western Kentucky University is a public university in Bowling Green, Kentucky. One of 8 public universities in Kentucky.
Campus overview
- Type
- Public university
- Location
- Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101
- Website
- wku.edu
Regional context
Western Kentucky University is a public university located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It is one of eight institutions of this type in the state. The campus is situated near several other educational facilities. PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green is located under one mile away. Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is one mile distant. Ross Medical Education Center-Bowling Green is two miles away. Regina Webb Academy is three miles away.
The surrounding area contains 254 nearby companies within 25 miles of the campus. These entities represent the local business base without further classification. The proximity of these companies and other institutions defines the regional educational landscape. No specific industry or size is attributed to the registered firms. The count reflects federal registrations rather than a specific economic sector. This data provides a factual overview of the immediate environment surrounding the university.
Programs and credentials
IPEDS 2023 completions, grouped into broad fields of study.
| Field | Credentials awarded | Completions |
|---|---|---|
| Business, management & marketing | CertificatesAssociateBachelor'sGraduate | 768 |
| Health professions | CertificatesAssociateBachelor'sGraduate | 732 |
| Education | CertificatesAssociateBachelor'sGraduate | 413 |
| Communication & journalism | CertificatesBachelor'sGraduate | 216 |
| Social sciences | CertificatesBachelor'sGraduate | 202 |
| Liberal arts, general studies & humanities | AssociateBachelor's | 200 |
| Psychology | CertificatesBachelor'sGraduate | 193 |
| Parks, recreation & fitness | CertificatesBachelor'sGraduate | 186 |
| Public administration & social service | CertificatesBachelor'sGraduate | 136 |
| Visual & performing arts | CertificatesBachelor's | 122 |
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | CertificatesBachelor'sGraduate | 108 |
| Biological & biomedical sciences | CertificatesBachelor'sGraduate | 105 |
| Agriculture & agricultural operations | CertificatesAssociateBachelor'sGraduate | 77 |
| Computer & information sciences | CertificatesBachelor'sGraduate | 77 |
+ 15 more fields of study
Employer alignment
Nearby companies whose industries align with fields taught here.
11 of the 256 companies mapped within 25 miles of Bowling Green, Kentucky align with fields taught here.
| Field | Companies within 25 mi | Aligned sectors |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering technology | 11 | Engineering services, machinery, electronics, aerospace |
| CAD/CAM & drafting | 10 | Engineering services, machinery and aerospace manufacturing |
Companies near campus
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215 companies indexed within 25 miles of Bowling Green, KY. The nearest records include:
- BOWLING GREEN-WARREN COUNTY PRIMARY CARE CENTER, INC.Bowling Green, KY · 0.9 mi away
- MADELINE MANOR OF LAWRENCEBURG LLLPBowling Green, KY · 0.9 mi away
- THE MUSTANG CLUB, LLCRockfield, KY · 7.9 mi away
- PILE CONTRACTING LLCAlvaton, KY · 9.6 mi away
- HOME MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS, INC.Alvaton, KY · 9.6 mi away
- MORSE MICHAELWoodburn, KY · 10.6 mi away
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