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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #595 on College Factual's Best Schools for health professions list. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 401 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 385 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 524 students received their master’s degree in health professions from NKU. This makes it the #39 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 82 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2022, making the school the #269 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NKU paid an average of $879 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $438 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 401 health professions majors earned their bachelor's degree from NKU. Of these graduates, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 341 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 14 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. NKU does offer online classes in its health professions bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NKU Online Learning page.
Of the 703 students who graduated with a Master’s in health professions from NKU in 2022, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 61 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 577 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 28 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Northern Kentucky University.
Health Professions 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 |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 1,113 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 76 |
| Allied Health Professions | 55 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 23 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 17 |
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