Is Northern Kentucky University worth it?
Northern Kentucky University is a public, four-year institution in Highland Heights, Kentucky (large suburb). It awarded 3,878 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, business and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$44,702
Median earnings 4 years after
$58,429
Median earnings 10 years after
$50,220
Average net price
$8,191
Completion rate
52%
Completions (2024)
3,878
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
8,246
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $68,649 | $77,404 | 257 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $38,059 | $42,709 | 206 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $49,803 | $65,960 | 172 |
| Law | First professional | $47,291 | $74,937 | 171 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $101,465 | $111,560 | 158 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $62,411 | $82,982 | 152 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $37,602 | $50,322 | 135 |
| Social Work | Master's | $47,684 | $55,285 | 121 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $38,637 | $53,082 | 105 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | $29,647 | $44,834 | 95 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | $77,876 | $94,965 | 92 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $36,209 | $47,280 | 90 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $45,386 | $67,018 | 86 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $50,457 | $68,409 | 82 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $35,724 | $55,835 | 73 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's | 625 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | 453 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 344 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 239 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 128 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 126 |
| Nursing Practice | Doctoral professional practice | 99 |
| Social Work | Master's | 92 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 77 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 74 |
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Sources: federal figures for Northern Kentucky University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Kentucky. Counts under 10 are not published.
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