by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NKU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #7 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NKU among the top schools in the country for social sciences, placing at #724 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 724 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Kentucky | 7 of 9 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 115 of 193 |
Here is each degree level available for social sciences at NKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 59 |
This social sciences area of study at NKU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 16 |
| Political Science and Government | 14 |
| Anthropology | 13 |
| Sociology | 10 |
| Social Sciences, General | 4 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Kentucky University handed out 59 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
NKU holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 7 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 114 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 617 |
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from NKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,521 a year. This is lower than $63,438, the median for all majors at NKU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NKU, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $23,250 in student loans. This is lower than $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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Among recent graduates, 51% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at NKU are White. Approximately 88% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
