by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in nursing at NKU. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 8 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NKU highly for nursing, coming in at #1,094 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,094 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Kentucky | 12 of 41 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 259 of 552 |
The table below lists every degree level available for nursing at NKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 239 |
| Master’s | 625 |
| Graduate Certificate | 72 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Kentucky University conferred 625 master’s degrees in nursing.
NKU is in the top 15% of the country for nursing at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 3 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 74 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 350 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,410 | $39,074 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
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Among recent graduates, 14% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at NKU are White. Roughly 74% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 104 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 460 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 20 |
NKU awarded 625 master’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (74%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Kentucky University conferred 72 graduate certificate degrees in nursing.
NKU is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 28 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 112 |
Among recent graduates, 10% of nursing graduate certificate degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of nursing graduate certificate degree graduates at NKU were White. Approximately 61% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NKU granted 72 graduate certificate completions in adult health nurse/nursing in the latest year of data — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (61%).
Undergraduate study is also available at NKU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 239 |