by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NKU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NKU among the top schools in the country for allied health professions, placing at #876 out of 1,080 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools | 876 of 1,080 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in Kentucky | 15 of 20 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 243 of 311 |
The following degree levels are granted in allied health professions at NKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 61 |
| Master’s | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Kentucky University handed out 61 bachelor’s degrees in allied health professions.
NKU is a solid choice among schools offering allied health professions at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Allied Health Professions graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NKU earn a median of $45,499 a year. This is below $63,438, the median for all majors at NKU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NKU, allied health professions students borrow a median amount of $30,103 in student loans. This is higher than $25,762, the typical median for all majors at NKU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,008 | $21,528 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
Learn more about NKU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 15% of allied health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of allied health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at NKU are White. Roughly 74% 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 allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
NKU granted 40 bachelor’s degrees in respiratory care therapy/therapist in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (70%).
NKU granted 14 bachelor’s degrees in radiologic technology/science - radiographer in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (86%).
NKU awarded 7 bachelor’s completions in medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (71%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NKU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Allied Health Professions | 13 |
