by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NKU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level offered in education at NKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 133 |
| Master’s | 101 |
| Doctoral | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Kentucky University handed out 133 bachelor’s degrees in education.
NKU is among the very best schools in the country for education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Education students who finish a bachelor’s at NKU earn a median of $42,587 a year. This is lower than $63,438, the median for all majors at NKU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NKU, education students borrow a median amount of $28,917 in student loans. This is above $25,762, the typical median for all majors at NKU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,008 | $21,528 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
Learn more about NKU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at NKU are White. Approximately 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 123 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
NKU awarded 77 bachelor’s completions in elementary education and teaching in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (94%).
NKU awarded 18 bachelor’s completions in junior high/intermediate/middle school education and teaching in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (94%).
NKU awarded 10 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
NKU granted 9 bachelor’s degrees in kindergarten/preschool education and teaching in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
NKU conferred 8 bachelor’s completions in music teacher education in the most recent reporting year — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).
NKU awarded 4 bachelor’s completions in physical education teaching and coaching recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
NKU granted 4 bachelor’s degrees in secondary education and teaching in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
NKU granted 3 bachelor’s degrees in social and philosophical foundations of education in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NKU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 101 |
| Doctoral | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
