Here is an overview of this program at NKU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NKU among the top schools in the country for public & social service, placing at #627 out of 861 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level offered in public & social service at NKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
| Master’s | 103 |
This public & social service field at NKU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 132 |
| Public Administration | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Kentucky University conferred 40 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
NKU holds a strong position among schools offering public & social service at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service students who finish a bachelor’s at NKU report a median salary of $45,382 a year. This is below $63,438, the median for all majors at NKU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NKU, public & social service students accumulate a median of $28,906 in student loans. This is above $25,762, the typical median for all majors at NKU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,008 | $21,528 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
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Among recent graduates, 12% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at NKU were White. Roughly 90% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NKU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 103 |