by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in psychology at NKU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 10 schools (Master’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 #733 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 733 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Kentucky | 5 of 24 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 96 of 328 |
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 awarded 17 master’s degrees in psychology.
NKU ranks competitively among schools offering psychology at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 3 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 50 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 354 |
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, 41% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at NKU are White. Approximately 82% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Kentucky University handed out 2 graduate certificate degrees in psychology.
NKU is not yet ranked for psychology at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in psychology from NKU were women.
The majority of psychology graduate certificate degree graduates at NKU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 50% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at NKU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 134 |