by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NKU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level granted in health professions at NKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 378 |
| Master’s | 696 |
| Graduate Certificate | 73 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 378 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
NKU is in the top 10% of the country for health professions at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NKU report a median salary of $77,882 a year. This is above $63,438, the median for all majors at NKU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NKU, health professions graduates take on a median debt of $30,326 in student loans. This is above $25,762, the typical median for all majors at NKU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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, 10% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at NKU are White. About 82% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 310 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 20 |
NKU granted 239 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 92% to women and 8% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (85%).
NKU conferred 66 bachelor’s degrees in health services/allied health/health sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).
NKU conferred 40 bachelor’s degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (70%).
NKU granted 14 bachelor’s degrees in radiologic technology/science - radiographer recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (86%).
NKU granted 8 bachelor’s degrees in mental and social health services and allied professions, other in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).
NKU awarded 7 bachelor’s completions in medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).
NKU granted 4 bachelor’s degrees in medical informatics in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NKU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 696 |
| Graduate Certificate | 73 |
