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. In addition, we cover how NKU ranks in comparison to other schools with sociology programs.
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The sociology major at NKU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Sociology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is an increase of 63% over the previous year when 8 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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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.
Of the 13 sociology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from NKU, about 23% were men and 77% 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, 54% 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 sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the NKU sociology bachelor’s degree program are not available 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 sociology majors at Northern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 12 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
| General Social Sciences | 9 |
| International Relations & National Security | 7 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.