by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how NKU ranks in comparison to other schools with general business programs.
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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #132 on College Factual's Best Schools for general business list.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 0 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce.
In 2022, 210 students received their master’s degree in general business from NKU. This makes it the #7 most popular school for general business master’s degree candidates in the country.
General Business majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,654 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $47,842 for all general business bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NKU, general business students borrow a median amount of $25,529 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,374 for all general business majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NKU was $879 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $438 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,512 | $21,096 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,660 | $11,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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NKU does not offer an online option for its general business bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NKU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's general business program at NKU make a median salary of $77,876. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $78,070.
The general business program at NKU awarded 277 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 47% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in 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 general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 209 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Northern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 413 |
| Human Resource Management | 61 |
| Accounting | 37 |
| Construction Management | 29 |
| Management Information Systems | 23 |
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