by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how NKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in physics.
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The physics major at NKU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in physics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NKU paid an average of $879 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $438 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,512 | $21,096 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,660 | $11,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Learn more about NKU tuition and fees.
The physics program at NKU awarded 11 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 82% of these degrees went to men with the other 18% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2022 graduates were in 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the NKU physics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NKU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Northern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 15 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.