by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NKU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NKU highly for history, placing at #553 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 553 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Kentucky | 6 of 8 |
| Best History Schools in the Southeast Region | 100 of 126 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in history at NKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 17 |
The history area of study at NKU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 46 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Kentucky University awarded 29 bachelor’s degrees in history.
NKU is a solid choice among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 7 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 107 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 497 |
History graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NKU earn a median of $40,575 a year. This is below $63,438, the median for all majors at NKU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NKU, history graduates take on a median debt of $30,375 in student loans. This is above $25,762, the typical median for all majors at NKU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table 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, 55% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at NKU were White. Approximately 93% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at NKU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 17 |
