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, Associate’s levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 22 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NKU highly for liberal arts general studies, coming in at #566 out of 1,506 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 566 of 1,506 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Kentucky | 5 of 31 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 97 of 420 |
The following degree levels are offered in liberal arts general studies at NKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Associate’s | 38 |
| Master’s | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Kentucky University conferred 56 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
NKU holds a strong position among schools offering liberal arts general studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Liberal Arts General Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at NKU earn a median of $45,457 a year. This is lower than $63,438, the median for all majors at NKU.
To complete a bachelor’s at NKU, liberal arts general studies students borrow a median amount of $25,812 in student loans. This is above $25,762, the typical median for all majors at NKU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,008 | $21,528 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
Learn more about NKU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies 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 general studies.
| 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 |
NKU granted 56 bachelor’s completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the most recent reporting year — 70% to women and 30% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (70%).
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Kentucky University conferred 38 associate’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
NKU is among the very best schools in the country for liberal arts general studies at the associate’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 24% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at NKU are White. Approximately 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 general studies.
| 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 |
NKU granted 38 associate’s completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies recently — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (76%).
Graduate study is also available at NKU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies | 2 |
