The most popular undergraduate major at Western Kentucky University is General Studies followed by Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and Elementary Education and Teaching. A list of all 98 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Western Kentucky University graduates by major.
| Agriculture | 73 |
Agriculture |
Graduates |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 1 |
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 12 |
| Information Technology | 33 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Special Education and Teaching | 11 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 179 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 61 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 4 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 20 |
| Business Teacher Education | 6 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | 42 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 24 |
| Technical Teacher Education | 10 |
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 4 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Civil Engineering | 18 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 10 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 26 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 20 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 10 |
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | 1 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 17 |
| Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | 1 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 21 |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 14 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 17 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 31 |
Legal Professions |
Graduates |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 10 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 43 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 24 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| General Studies | 319 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 116 |
| Biochemistry | 4 |
| Molecular Genetics | 3 |
| Biotechnology | 1 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 16 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | 8 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | 22 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 47 |
| Sports Studies | 15 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 32 |
Architecture |
Graduates |
| Architectural Technology/Technician | 13 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Meteorology | 11 |
| Chemistry | 63 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 16 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 3 |
| Physics | 8 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 93 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Social Work | 51 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Social Sciences | 50 |
| Anthropology | 26 |
| Economics | 14 |
| Geography | 16 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 15 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 |
| Political Science and Government | 44 |
| Sociology | 88 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Dance | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 6 |
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 7 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 32 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 |
| Music Performance | 20 |
| Music, Other | 6 |
| Health Professions | 6 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 31 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 36 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 30 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 9 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 5 |
| Environmental Health | 7 |
| Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | 2 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 19 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 196 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business Administration and Management | 149 |
| Organizational Leadership | 21 |
| Accounting | 56 |
| Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary | 10 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 12 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 5 |
| Finance | 52 |
| Financial Planning and Services | 8 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 49 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 15 |
| Management Information Systems | 49 |
| Management Science | 4 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 66 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 68 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 44 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 6 |
| Journalism | 16 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 53 |
| Photojournalism | 17 |
| Organizational Communication | 47 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 22 |
| Advertising | 35 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157951 IPEDS survey data for Western Kentucky University.