by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how NKU compares to other colleges that offer allied health professions.
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NKU ranks competitively among schools offering allied health professions. More specifically it was ranked #176 out of 202 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 61 bachelor’s degrees in allied health professions.
Allied Health Professions graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NKU earn a median of $45,499 a year. This is below $63,438, the median for all majors at NKU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NKU, allied health professions students borrow a median amount of $30,103 in student loans. This is higher than $25,762, the typical median for all majors at NKU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,008 | $21,528 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
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Among recent graduates, 15% of allied health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at NKU are White. Roughly 74% 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 allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 46% of allied health professions master’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of allied health professions master’s degree graduates at NKU are White. Approximately 69% 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 master’s in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the allied health professions majors at Northern Kentucky University.
The allied health professions program at NKU offers the following related majors:
NKU conferred 40 degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (70%).
NKU awarded 14 completions in radiologic technology/science - radiographer recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (86%).
NKU granted 9 completions in perfusion technology/perfusionist in the latest year of data — 44% to women and 56% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (56%).
NKU granted 7 degrees in medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist recently — 57% to women and 43% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
NKU granted 4 degrees in athletic training/trainer recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).