by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how NKU ranks in comparison to other schools with physiology programs.
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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #129 on College Factual's Best Schools for physiology list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in physiology & pathology sciences. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NKU, physiology students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all physiology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physiology majors at Northern Kentucky University.
The physiology program at NKU awarded 32 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 34% of these degrees went to men with the other 66% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students 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 physiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 64 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 7 |
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