by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NKU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NKU highly for nursing, coming in at #1,098 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,098 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Kentucky | 10 of 41 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 257 of 550 |
The table below lists every degree level available for nursing at NKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 239 |
| Master’s | 625 |
| Graduate Certificate | 72 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Kentucky University conferred 239 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
NKU ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 10 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 181 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 725 |
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at NKU report a median salary of $89,942 a year. This is higher than $63,438, the median for all majors at NKU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NKU, nursing graduates take on a median debt of $31,000 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 |
Read more about NKU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at NKU were White. Approximately 85% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 203 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
NKU awarded 239 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (85%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NKU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 625 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 72 |
