Northern Kentucky University
2023 USNews Best Colleges Ranking: 331(↓32) (Click for schools/majors ranking) 
Abbreviation/Alias: NKU
School Characteristics: Private (4-Years)
Calendar systerm: Semester
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
School Chief: Ashish Vaidya (President)
Website: www.nku.edu/； Phone: 8595725100
Location: Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY, 41099
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Northern Kentucky University Important Facts
| In-state Tuition | $10,392  |
Out-of-state Tuition | $20,448 |
| Room and Board | $11,454 | Under Students | 10,814人 |
| Graduation Rate | 25.9% | Retension Rate | 70.1% |
| Student-Facuty Ratio | 17:1 | Men-Women Ratio | 40:60 |
| Graduation Salary | $25,719 - $98,497 (Click for more detailed information) | ||
| Athletic Association | NCAA ≫ Horizon League（Basketball、Baseball、X-Country） | ||
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Northern Kentucky University degrees/majors
Northern Kentucky University major details
*Depends on whether majors have graduate or not, Yes / No
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***Due to privacy policy, graduate salaries are not shown for some majors that has few gradautes
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | $57,267 | ||||
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. | $45,507 | ||||
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. | $45,507 | ||||
| Athletic Training/Trainer. | $45,507 | ||||
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor. | $46,734 | ||||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other. | $46,734 | ||||
| Medical Informatics. | - | ||||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | $56,369-$95,400 | ||||
| Nursing Practice. | $56,369-$95,400 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | $51,757-$79,768 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General. | $49,526 | ||||
| Accounting. | $57,908-$65,990 | ||||
| Business/Managerial Economics. | - | ||||
| Finance, General. | $52,614 | ||||
| Organizational Behavior Studies. | $47,072-$91,600 | ||||
| Management Information Systems, General. | $62,291 | ||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General. | $45,899 | ||||
| Construction Management, General. | $72,692 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General. | - | ||||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General. | $98,497 | ||||
| Special Education and Teaching, General. | - | ||||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. | $44,268 | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching. | $35,252-$44,681 | ||||
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching. | $35,252-$44,681 | ||||
| Secondary Education and Teaching. | $35,252-$44,681 | ||||
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching. | $35,252-$44,681 | ||||
| Music Teacher Education. | $40,464 | ||||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. | $40,464 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $66,724 | ||||
| Information Technology. | $66,724 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other. | $66,724 | ||||
| Information Science/Studies. | - | ||||
| Computer Science. | - | ||||
| System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration. | $50,615 | ||||
| Social Work. | $35,940-$45,722 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Visual Communications, General. | $40,579 | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | $27,281 | ||||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General. | $27,429 | ||||
| Music, General. | $31,362 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | $40,874 | ||||
| Journalism. | $34,308 | ||||
| Broadcast Journalism. | $34,308 | ||||
| Public Relations/Image Management. | $40,607 | ||||
| Health Communication. | $40,607 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | $41,266 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies. | - | ||||
| Law. | $61,904 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | $32,223 | ||||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology. | $51,799 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | $41,940 | ||||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology. | - | ||||
| Neuroscience. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General. | - | ||||
| Anthropology, General. | - | ||||
| Geography. | - | ||||
| International Relations and Affairs. | - | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General. | - | ||||
| Sociology, General. | $32,906 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. | $39,682 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | - | ||||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. | - | ||||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. | $74,689 | ||||
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | $25,719 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry, General. | $54,729 | ||||
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | $34,929 | ||||
| Physics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History, General. | $32,570 | ||||
| Public/Applied History. | $32,570 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, General. | - | ||||
| Statistics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Language and Literature. | - | ||||
| German Language and Literature. | - | ||||
| French Language and Literature. | - | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | $42,994 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | - |
Northern Kentucky University Schools/Majors Ranking
Under Ranking (2023)
Grad Ranking (2023)
- Law School# 147(→)-
- Trial Advocacy# 120(↓15)
- Criminal Law# 128(↓15)
- Tax Law# 132(↑9)
- Constitutional Law# 137(↑29)
- Health Care Law# 147(↑14)
- International Law# 159(→)
- Legal Writing# 160(↓11)
- Environmental Law# 161(↓10)
- Contracts Law# 166(↓5)
- Intellectual Property Law# 177(↓40)
- Business/Corporate Law# 178(↓11)
- Clinical Training# -(↓167)
- Public Affairs# 157(↓11)
- Health Specialty+
*Rankings have been updated to 2023USNews schools/majors ranking, rankings are for reference only
*numbers in bracket represent rankings change compare to last version
Northern Kentucky University Varsity Athletes
| NCAA Division I without football | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 46 | 66 |
| Soccer | 26 | 29 |
| Baseball | 40 | - |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 |
| Softball | - | 24 |
| Golf | 10 | 8 |
| Tennis | 9 | 9 |
| Volleyball | - | 16 |
| NCAA Division I without football | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 28 | 38 |
| Soccer | 24 | 25 |
| Baseball | 36 | - |
| Basketball | 15 | 19 |
| Softball | - | 24 |
| Golf | 10 | 9 |
| Volleyball | - | 14 |
| Tennis | 7 | 6 |
| Equestrian | - | - |
| Bowling | - | - |
| Beach Volleyball | - | - |
| Badminton | - | - |
| Archery | - | - |
| Other Sports | - | - |
| Rodeo | - | - |
| Sailing | - | - |
| Wrestling | - | - |
| Water Polo | - | - |
| Table Tennis | - | - |
| Track and Field, X-Country | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | - | - |
| Weight Lifting | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | - | - |
| Team Handball | - | - |
| Synchronized Swimming | - | - |
| Swimming | - | - |
| Swimming and Diving | - | - |
| Squash | - | - |
| Skiing | - | - |
| Rowing | - | - |
| Rifle | - | - |
| Lacrosse | - | - |
| Ice Hockey | - | - |
| Gymnastics | - | - |
| Football | - | - |
| Field Hockey | - | - |
| Fencing | - | - |
| Diving | - | - |
| NCAA Division I without football | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 38 | 61 |
| Soccer | 23 | 23 |
| Basketball | 15 | 24 |
| Baseball | 35 | - |
| Softball | - | 19 |
| Golf | 9 | 9 |
| Tennis | 7 | 7 |
| Volleyball | - | 13 |
