by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how NKU ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #506 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #6 in Kentucky.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 274 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 251 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 466 students received their master’s degree in nursing from NKU. This makes it the #16 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 82 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #29 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at NKU is $68,649. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NKU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $30,670 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at NKU is $328 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 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 |
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Of the 274 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from NKU in 2021-2022, 9% were men and 91% 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, 84% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 230 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
NKU does not offer an online option for its nursing 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.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from NKU make a median salary of $101,465 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
Of the 662 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 58 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 544 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 27 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Northern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 76 |
| Allied Health Professions | 55 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 23 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 17 |
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