by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how NKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in health science.
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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #95 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in health science from NKU. This makes it the #21 most popular school for health science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Health Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,743 a year. This is higher than $31,369, which is the national median for all health science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NKU, health science students borrow a median amount of $29,875 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all health science majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Northern Kentucky University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in health science from NKU. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% 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 bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 students earned a master's degree in health science from NKU. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% 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 master's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 870 |
| Allied Health Professions | 56 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 23 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 19 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 1 |
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