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. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 23 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NKU as a strong choice for psychology, coming in at #711 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 711 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Kentucky | 4 of 24 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 92 of 327 |
Here is each degree level offered in psychology at NKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 134 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
This psychology field at NKU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 134 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 19 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 134 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
NKU is a solid choice among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 5 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 88 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 627 |
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NKU report a median salary of $38,956 a year. This is below $63,438, the median for all majors at NKU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NKU, psychology graduates take on a median debt of $26,088 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 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 17% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at NKU are White. Approximately 80% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NKU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 17 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 2 |
