by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how NKU compares to other colleges that offer liberal arts general studies.
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NKU is a solid choice among schools offering liberal arts general studies. In particular, it placed #274 out of 1,120 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 56 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at NKU earn a median of $45,457 a year. This is lower than $63,438, the median for all majors at NKU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NKU, liberal arts general studies students borrow a median amount of $25,812 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.
In the most recent graduating class, 24% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at NKU are White. Approximately 76% 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 associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at NKU were White. About 70% 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 liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in liberal arts general studies from NKU identified as women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies master’s degree graduates at NKU were White. Roughly 100% 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 liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts general studies majors at Northern Kentucky University.
This liberal arts general studies program at NKU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 96 |
NKU awarded 96 degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies recently — 73% to women and 27% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).