by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NKU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NKU as a strong choice for history, ranked #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 |
Here is each degree level available for history at NKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 17 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Kentucky University awarded 29 bachelor’s degrees in history.
NKU ranks competitively among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #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 students who finish a bachelor’s at NKU report a median salary of $40,575 a year. This is lower than $63,438, the median for all majors at NKU.
To complete a bachelor’s 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 |
Read more about NKU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 55% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share 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 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NKU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 17 |
