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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #272 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in history from NKU. This makes it the #96 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Northern Kentucky University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from NKU. About 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from NKU in 2021, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
History students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 39 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 143 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 126 |
| Social Sciences | 80 |
| English Language & Literature | 56 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 21 |
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