The student-faculty ratio at Northern Kentucky University is 19:1, and the school has 38.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Northern Kentucky University include: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Organizational Behavior Studies; Social Work; Psychology, General; and Information Technology. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 71 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
19:1
Total faculty
560 full time
444 part time
Minority
13% full time
7% part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
71%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
0%
Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
20-4958.4%
Classes with fewer than 20 students38.1%
50 or more3.6%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Arts/fine arts
Humanities
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Sciences (biological or physical)
History
Social science
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Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
71%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
79%
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
33%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
42%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
53%
6-year graduation rate of international students
63%
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
55
Post-master's certificates
0
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
0
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
136
Doctoral degrees - other
9
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
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Employed in temporary/contract work
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Postgraduate internship/fellowship
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Graduates reporting salaries
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Graduates reporting bonuses
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2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
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Employed in temporary/contract work
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Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
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Graduates reporting bonuses
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2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
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Enlisted in the military
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Enrolled in continuing education
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Attended a graduate education program
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Attended a graduate engineering program
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Attended a graduate nursing program
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Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
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Seeking continuing education
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No information provided by graduate
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Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
Richard A. Boehne, Chairman, E.W. Scripps; retired President & CEO, E.W. Scripps; recipient, First Amendment Award, Associated Press., Patricia L. Herbold, former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Singapore; recipient, Horatio Alger Award., Mary E. Zalla, Global President of Consumer Brands, Landor & Associates. Landor is a global leader in brand consulting and design.
Majors
General Information
Credits apply to multiple majors
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Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 6%
Organizational Behavior Studies 6%
Social Work 4%
Psychology, General 4%
Information Technology 4%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$52,800
Construction Management$52,800
Finance$51,700
Accounting$49,900
Marketing$47,500
Human Resources Management and Services$46,100
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$47,800
Journalism$38,700
Public Relations & Advertising$37,600
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Information Systems (CIS)$53,400
Health Professions and Related Programs
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama and Theater Arts$41,500
Design and Applied Arts$41,000
Majors Offered at This School
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Construction Management
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Broadcast Journalism
Health Communication
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
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Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health Professions and Related Programs
Medical Informatics
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Natural Resources and Conservation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Geography
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Visual Communications, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Music, General
Minors
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration
Social Work
Legal Professions and Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Criminalistics and Criminal Science
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Archeology
Geography
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Mathematics and Statistics
Library Science
Library and Information Science
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
African Studies
Asian Studies/Civilization
European Studies/Civilization
Japanese Studies
Latin American Studies
Women's Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Rhetoric and Composition
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Chinese Language and Literature
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Music, General
Photography
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Broadcast Journalism
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Journalism
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
Health Professions and Related Programs
Athletic Training/Trainer
Bioethics/Medical Ethics
Health Professions and Related Programs
Medical Informatics
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Physical Sciences
Astronomy
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate - professional practice, Doctorate - other
Combined-degree programs
Physics/Pre-Engineering Program
Juris Doctor/Master of Health Informatics
Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration
Juris Doctor/Master of Business Informatics
Student participation in special study options
Honors program
Teacher certificate program
Independent study
Accelerated program
Cross-registration
Student participation in special academic programs
Learning communities
Undergraduate research/creative projects
Writing in the disciplines
Senior capstone or culminating academic experience
Service learning
First-year experiences
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
Yes
Pre-professional programs
Pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other
Cooperative education programs
Art, Business, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Health Professions, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social/Behavioral Science, Technologies, Communications; Pre-Engineering & Labor Relations
Teacher certification is offered in
Early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary
Subject areas offering education certification
15
Counseling services offered
academic
birth control
career
minority student
military
older student
personal
psychological
religious
veteran student
international students
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Honors college 2018 enrollment
465
Honors program 2018 enrollment
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Online bachelor's degree program offered
Yes
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
12%
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
Yes
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
Sea Semester, Washington Center Program
Student exchange programs offered with
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Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
-
Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
Australia
Barbados
Belize
China
Costa Rica
Denmark
Ecuador
France
Germany
Japan
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2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
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Consortia
Consortia
Greater Cincinnati Consortium of Colleges & Universities (GCCCU)
Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
Yes
