by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NKU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 22 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NKU as a strong choice for liberal arts & humanities, placing at #566 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools | 566 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in Kentucky | 5 of 31 |
| Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in the Southeast Region | 97 of 420 |
The following degree levels are available for liberal arts & humanities at NKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Associate’s | 38 |
| Master’s | 2 |
The liberal arts & humanities field at NKU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 96 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Kentucky University conferred 56 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts & humanities.
NKU holds a strong position among schools offering liberal arts & humanities at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NKU earn a median of $45,457 a year. This is below $63,438, the median for all majors at NKU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NKU, liberal arts & humanities students accumulate a median of $25,812 in student loans. This is higher than $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, 30% of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts & humanities bachelor’s degree graduates at NKU were White. About 70% 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 liberal arts & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Kentucky University handed out 38 associate’s degrees in liberal arts & humanities.
NKU is among the very best schools in the country for liberal arts & humanities at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 24% of liberal arts & humanities associate’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts & humanities associate’s degree graduates at NKU are White. About 76% 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 associate’s in liberal arts & humanities.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NKU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Liberal Arts & Humanities | 2 |
