by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how NKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #276 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.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,555 a year. This is less than $28,881, which is the national median of all history majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
History majors graduating with a master's degree from NKU make a median salary of $29,900 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $39,755.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NKU, history students borrow a median amount of $30,375 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,952 for all history majors across 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 |
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