by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in health professions at NKU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 6 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NKU among the top schools in the country for health professions, coming in at #1,526 out of 3,339 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 1,526 of 3,339 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Kentucky | 13 of 53 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 316 of 874 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in health professions at NKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 378 |
| Master’s | 696 |
| Graduate Certificate | 73 |
The health professions field at NKU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Kentucky University conferred 696 master’s degrees in health professions.
NKU holds a strong position among schools offering health professions at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,410 | $39,074 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 15% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of health professions master’s degree graduates at NKU are White. About 73% 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 master’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 117 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 505 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 27 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Kentucky University awarded 73 graduate certificate degrees in health professions.
NKU ranks competitively among schools offering health professions at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 50 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 242 |
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of health professions graduate certificate degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of health professions graduate certificate degree graduates at NKU were White. Approximately 62% 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 graduate certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Undergraduate study is also available at NKU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Health Professions | 378 |