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, and more. Also, learn how NKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in mental health services.
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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #270 on College Factual's Best Schools for mental health services list. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mental & Social Health Services Master’s Degree Schools | 163 |
| Best Mental & Social Health Services Graduate Degree Schools | 176 |
| Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools | 270 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in mental & social health services. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in mental health services from NKU. This makes it the #193 most popular school for mental health services master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NKU paid an average of $879 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 6 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in mental health services from NKU in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% 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 mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NKU does not offer an online option for its mental health services 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 17 students who earned a master's degree in Mental & Social Health Services from NKU in 2021-2022, 6% were men and 94% 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 mental health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mental health services majors at Northern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 1,113 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 76 |
| Allied Health Professions | 55 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 17 |
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