by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how NKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in allied health.
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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #376 on College Factual's Best Schools for allied health list. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 108 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools | 376 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in allied health professions. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
Allied Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,094 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $60,597 for all allied health students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NKU, allied health students borrow a median amount of $25,335 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,519 for all allied health majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the allied health program at NKU is $250 per month.
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. 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 |
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Of the 55 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Allied Health Professions from NKU in 2021-2022, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% 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 bachelor's in allied health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NKU does not offer an online option for its allied health 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the allied health majors at Northern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 1,113 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 76 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 23 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 17 |
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