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NKU was ranked #249 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for registered nursing 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 #4 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 251 bachelor's degrees in registered nursing. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 223 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 466 students received their master’s degree in registered nursing from NKU. This makes it the #6 most popular school for registered nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the registered nursing majors at Northern Kentucky University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 251 registered nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from NKU. Of these graduates, 16% were men and 84% were 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, 85% 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 registered nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 213 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 466 registered nursing majors earned their master's degree from NKU. Of these graduates, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% 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 registered nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 401 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing Practice | 82 |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | 71 |
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