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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how NKU ranks in comparison to other schools with general business programs.
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NKU was ranked #71 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for general business majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 210 students received their master’s degree in general business from NKU. This makes it the #7 most popular school for general business master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of general business students who receive their bachelor's degree at NKU is $47,090. This is higher than $42,524, which is the national median for all general business bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's general business program at NKU make a median salary of $86,069. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all general business graduates with a master's is $70,803.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NKU, general business students borrow a median amount of $30,750 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all general business majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Northern Kentucky University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in general business from NKU. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 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 associate's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of general business bachelor's degrees went to men and 50% went 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, 88% 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 general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The general business program at NKU awarded 210 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 42% of these degrees went to men with the other 58% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% 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 master's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 170 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 375 |
| Human Resource Management | 101 |
| Management Information Systems | 34 |
| Construction Management | 32 |
| Accounting | 21 |
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