by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NKU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #51 out of 105 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NKU highly for physical sciences, placing at #302 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 302 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 51 of 105 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in physical sciences at NKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
This physical sciences field at NKU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 11 |
| Physics | 5 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Kentucky University awarded 20 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
NKU ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #51 out of 105 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 51 |
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 272 |
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NKU report a median salary of $54,760 a year. This is lower than $63,438, the 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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Among recent graduates, 30% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at NKU are White. Approximately 85% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |