by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NKU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #12 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NKU highly for education, ranked #1,000 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 1,000 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in Kentucky | 6 of 23 |
| Best Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 161 of 387 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in education at NKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 133 |
| Master’s | 101 |
| Doctoral | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
This education field at NKU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Kentucky University handed out 133 bachelor’s degrees in education.
NKU holds a strong position among schools offering education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 12 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 173 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 743 |
Education students who finish a bachelor’s at NKU earn a median of $42,587 a year. This is lower than $63,438, the median for all majors at NKU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NKU, education students borrow a median amount of $28,917 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 |
Learn more about NKU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of education bachelor’s degree graduates at NKU are White. Approximately 92% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 123 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NKU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 101 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Education | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Education | 3 |
