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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #591 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #7 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 563 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 591 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
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 |
Learn more about NKU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 53 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social sciences from NKU. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. NKU does offer online classes in its social sciences bachelor’s degree program. 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 social sciences majors at Northern Kentucky University.
Social Sciences 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 |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 13 |
| Political Science & Government | 12 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
| General Social Sciences | 9 |
| International Relations & National Security | 7 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 135 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 103 |
| English Language & Literature | 56 |
| History | 42 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.