by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Northern Kentucky University. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
Northern Kentucky University awards degrees and credentials ranging from associate degrees up to its highest offering, the doctor’s degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | — |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Completions: 4,086 undergraduate · 3,804 graduate (7,890 total)
The most popular majors at Northern Kentucky University, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
Among Northern Kentucky University programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | $86,069 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $82,685 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics. | $75,429 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | $64,058 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $62,135 |
Browse every major at Northern Kentucky University, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 3,945 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. · Nursing Practice. · Adult Health Nurse/Nursing. |
1,035 | $82,685 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist. · Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist. · Athletic Training/Trainer. |
74 | $44,619 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 68 | $51,743 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health/Health Care Administration/Management. |
27 | NA |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Mental Health Counseling/Counselor. · Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other. |
23 | NA |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics. ↳ Medical Informatics. |
19 | $75,429 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | 453 | $86,069 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. |
379 | $42,995 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. ↳ Organizational Behavior Studies. |
66 | $45,959 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
61 | $62,135 |
| Construction Management. ↳ Construction Management, General. |
23 | $61,266 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. ↳ Management Information Systems, General. |
22 | $46,914 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Elementary Education and Teaching. · Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching. · Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching. · Secondary Education and Teaching. |
149 | $35,828 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. ↳ Educational Leadership and Administration, General. |
57 | $58,842 |
| Education, General. | 15 | NA |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ Music Teacher Education. · Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other. |
15 | $32,001 |
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Special Education and Teaching, General. |
10 | $35,569 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. ↳ Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. |
4 | NA |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education. | 3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. ↳ Information Technology. · Computer and Information Sciences, General. · Computer and Information Sciences, Other. |
121 | $53,922 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. · System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager. |
52 | NA |
| Information Science/Studies. | 32 | $50,162 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Computer Software and Media Applications, Other. |
8 | NA |
| Computer Science. | 3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Law. | 126 | $41,900 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | 27 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 134 | $28,982 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. ↳ Industrial and Organizational Psychology. · Health/Medical Psychology. |
19 | $42,775 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 132 | $39,926 |
| Public Administration. | 11 | $42,444 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. ↳ Speech Communication and Rhetoric. |
63 | $36,949 |
| Journalism. ↳ Broadcast Journalism. · Journalism. |
54 | $26,395 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. ↳ Public Relations/Image Management. · Health Communication. |
20 | $34,098 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
74 | $31,157 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. ↳ Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology. |
44 | NA |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. ↳ Neuroscience. |
18 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. |
46 | $18,042 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Fine/Studio Arts, General. |
37 | $26,720 |
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Design and Visual Communications, General. |
12 | $36,335 |
| Music. ↳ Music, General. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
96 | $30,923 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Economics. ↳ Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. |
16 | NA |
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
14 | $27,607 |
| Anthropology. ↳ Anthropology, General. |
13 | $25,625 |
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
10 | NA |
| Social Sciences, General. | 4 | $32,632 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. ↳ International Relations and Affairs. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 42 | $28,288 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. ↳ Creative Writing. · Writing, General. · Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. · Public/Applied History. |
46 | $29,052 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. |
43 | $34,751 |
| Homeland Security. ↳ Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. |
22 | $64,058 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
9 | NA |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other. | 4 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
11 | $36,148 |
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. |
5 | NA |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. ↳ Geology/Earth Science, General. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Exercise Science and Kinesiology. |
13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Science. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
7 | NA |
| Statistics. ↳ Statistics, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Japanese Language and Literature. |
4 | NA |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Spanish Language and Literature. |
3 | $33,560 |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ German Language and Literature. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Data Analytics. ↳ Data Analytics, General. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | 5 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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