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 health science.
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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in health science from NKU. This makes it the #21 most popular school for health science master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at NKU is $58,970. This is higher than $35,624, which is the national median for all health science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NKU, health science students borrow a median amount of $23,028 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all health science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,345.
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 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 |
Learn more about NKU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of health science bachelor's degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% 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 science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NKU does not offer an online option for its health science 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.
All of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in health science from NKU in 2022 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, 79% 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 health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Northern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 1,113 |
| Allied Health Professions | 55 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 23 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.