by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NKU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #11 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NKU among the top schools in the country for health professions, coming in at #1,478 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 1,478 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Kentucky | 12 of 45 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 309 of 662 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in health professions at NKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 378 |
| Master’s | 696 |
| Graduate Certificate | 73 |
The health professions field at NKU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 378 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
NKU is a solid choice among schools offering health professions at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NKU report a median salary of $77,882 a year. This is above $63,438, the median for all majors at NKU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NKU, health professions graduates take on a median debt of $30,326 in student loans. This is above $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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For the most recent academic year available, 10% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at NKU are White. About 82% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 310 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 20 |
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 Health Professions | 696 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 73 |
