by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how NKU stacks up against peers offering social sciences.
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NKU holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences. In particular, it placed #768 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Kentucky.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Kentucky University awarded 59 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,521 a year. This is lower than $63,438, the median for all majors at NKU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NKU, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $23,250 in student loans. This is lower than $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 |
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Among recent graduates, 51% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at NKU are White. Approximately 88% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social sciences majors at Northern Kentucky University.
The social sciences program at NKU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 16 |
| Political Science & Government | 14 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Sociology | 10 |
| General Social Sciences | 4 |
| International Relations & Security | 2 |