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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #329 on College Factual's Best Schools for education list. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 232 |
| Best Education Schools | 329 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools | 376 |
| Best Education Graduate Degree Schools | 396 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 147 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 294 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 55 students received their master’s degree in education from NKU. This makes it the #593 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 21 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2022, making the school the #195 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about NKU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 147 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in education from NKU. About 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% 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 bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 137 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
NKU does not offer an online option for its education 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.
Of the 78 education students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from NKU, about 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Northern Kentucky University.
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 164 |
| Educational Administration | 28 |
| General Education | 17 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 14 |
| Special Education | 9 |
| Student Counseling | 6 |
| Education Philosophy | 2 |
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