by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in legal professions at NKU. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #16 out of 22 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NKU among the top schools in the country for legal professions, coming in at #401 out of 478 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Legal Professions Schools | 401 of 478 |
| Best Legal Professions Schools in Kentucky | 5 of 6 |
| Best Legal Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 89 of 113 |
The following degree levels are granted in legal professions at NKU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 12 |
| Master’s | 15 |
This legal professions field at NKU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 126 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 27 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Kentucky University conferred 15 master’s degrees in legal professions.
NKU is a solid choice among schools offering legal professions at the master’s level. In particular it placed #16 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Legal Professions Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 16 |
| Best Legal Professions Master’s Degree Schools | 95 |
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, 60% of legal professions master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of legal professions master’s degree graduates at NKU were White. About 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 master’s in legal professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at NKU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Legal Professions | 12 |