Northern Kentucky University
2024 USNews Best Colleges Ranking: 382(↓51) (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 | $10,592  |
Out-of-state Tuition | $20,848 |
| Room and Board | $11,248 | Under Students | 10,814 |
| Graduation Rate | 25.9% | Retension Rate | 70.1% |
| Student-Facuty Ratio | 17:1 | Men-Women Ratio | 40:60 |
| Graduation Salary | $24,505 - $100,532 (Click for more detailed information) | ||
| Athletic Association | NCAA ≫ Horizon League（Basketball、Baseball、X-Country） | ||
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Northern Kentucky University Important Facts Trends
Northern Kentucky University Important Facts Trends*Colored area shows 10%-90% range for Top200 colleges data as reference
Northern Kentucky University degrees/majors
Northern Kentucky University major details
*Depends on whether majors have graduates in 2022 or not, Yes / No
**Move mouse on can check deitaled graudates number, click for major detailed information
***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. | $65,376 | ||||
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist. | $45,499-$54,705 | ||||
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. | $45,499-$54,705 | ||||
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. | $45,499-$54,705 | ||||
| Athletic Training/Trainer. | $45,499-$54,705 | ||||
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor. | $39,764-$52,963 | ||||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other. | $39,764-$52,963 | ||||
| Medical Informatics. | - | ||||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | $62,248-$100,532 | ||||
| Nursing Practice. | $62,248-$100,532 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | $61,090-$87,782 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General. | $54,581 | ||||
| Accounting. | $61,901-$71,763 | ||||
| Business/Managerial Economics. | - | ||||
| Finance, General. | $62,699 | ||||
| Organizational Behavior Studies. | $53,031-$90,566 | ||||
| Management Information Systems, General. | $73,620 | ||||
| Construction Management, General. | $83,736 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General. | - | ||||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General. | - | ||||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education. | - | ||||
| Special Education and Teaching, General. | - | ||||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. | - | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching. | $37,876-$47,125 | ||||
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching. | $37,876-$47,125 | ||||
| Secondary Education and Teaching. | $37,876-$47,125 | ||||
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching. | $37,876-$47,125 | ||||
| Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education. | $43,453 | ||||
| Music Teacher Education. | $43,453 | ||||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. | $43,453 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration. | $59,062 | ||||
| Social Work. | $39,098-$49,387 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $75,313 | ||||
| Information Technology. | $75,313 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other. | $75,313 | ||||
| Information Science/Studies. | $52,984 | ||||
| Computer Science. | - | ||||
| System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager. | - | ||||
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies. | - | ||||
| Law. | $73,211 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | $44,868 | ||||
| Journalism. | $40,037 | ||||
| Broadcast Journalism. | $40,037 | ||||
| Public Relations/Image Management. | $45,457 | ||||
| Health Communication. | $45,457 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Visual Communications, General. | $43,664 | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | $24,505 | ||||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General. | $34,108 | ||||
| Music, General. | $32,345 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | $35,440 | ||||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology. | $63,754 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | $45,457 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | $43,852 | ||||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology. | - | ||||
| Neuroscience. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. | $45,968 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General. | - | ||||
| Anthropology, General. | - | ||||
| Geography. | - | ||||
| International Relations and Affairs. | - | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General. | $49,177 | ||||
| Sociology, General. | $35,603 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | $32,715 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. | - | ||||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. | $77,721 | ||||
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History, General. | $40,575 | ||||
| Public/Applied History. | $40,575 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry, General. | $59,983 | ||||
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | $40,398 | ||||
| Physics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | $47,213 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science. | - |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, General. | $54,345 | ||||
| Statistics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | - |
Northern Kentucky University Schools/Majors Ranking
Under Ranking (2024)
Grad Ranking (2024)
- Law School# 149(↓2)-
- Trial Advocacy# 74(↑46)
- Criminal Law# 108(↑20)
- Health Care Law# 135(↑12)
- Tax Law# 136(↓4)
- Business/Corporate Law# 140(↑38)
- Constitutional Law# 151(↓14)
- Intellectual Property Law# 159(↑18)
- Clinical Training# 161(↑6)
- Contracts Law# 167(↓1)
- Environmental Law# 187(↓26)
- International Law# -(↓159)
- Legal Writing# -(↓160)
- Public Affairs# 166(↓9)
- Health Specialty+
*Rankings have been updated to 2024USNews 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 49 | 63 |
| Soccer | 26 | 28 |
| Baseball | 32 | - |
| Basketball | 15 | 16 |
| Softball | - | 22 |
| Golf | 11 | 9 |
| Volleyball | - | 15 |
| Tennis | 7 | 6 |
| 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 | - | - |
