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Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY · Public · Visit Website

Northern Kentucky University's campus is located in Highland Heights, a suburban setting with convenient access to the Cincinnati metropolitan area. The university is organized into seven colleges, including a law school. Students benefit from a comprehensive range of academic programs and the cultural and professional opportunities afforded by its proximity to a major city.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$43,181/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

52/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$10,896/yr

Out-of-state: $21,480/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 24% of students receive Pell Grants and 31% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$1,813	$7,252	59.5x
$30K – $48K	$3,022	$12,088	35.7x
$48K – $75K	$6,638	$26,552	16.3x
$75K – $110K	$11,227	$44,908	9.6x
$110K+	$13,270	$53,080	8.1x
Sticker price (no aid)	$10,896	$43,584	9.9x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Northern Kentucky University

33 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	83	$62,411/yr	Very High	18.9x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	81	$68,649/yr	High	15.3x
Construction Management Compare across schools	80	$67,295/yr	High	19.6x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	76	$52,425/yr	Very High	15.0x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	75	$50,457/yr	Very High	15.0x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	71	$68,628/yr	Very High	19.4x
Business/Commerce, General Compare across schools	70	$48,654/yr	High	14.0x
Industrial Production Technologies Compare across schools	68	$67,641/yr	Moderate	18.4x
Business Administration Compare across schools	68	$44,564/yr	High	13.6x
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools	64	$49,803/yr	High	13.6x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Compare across schools	61	$58,970/yr	High	16.2x
Marketing Compare across schools	61	$45,386/yr	Very High	13.2x
Allied Health Diagnostic Compare across schools	60	$52,094/yr	Moderate	11.7x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	54	$42,725/yr	Moderate	12.0x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	53	$41,842/yr	High	11.0x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	53	$35,724/yr	Moderate	10.8x
Information Science/Studies Compare across schools	50	$31,390/yr	Very High	14.1x
Biology, General Compare across schools	49	$38,970/yr	High	11.9x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	47	$38,059/yr	High	8.5x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	46	$38,637/yr	High	11.8x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	45	$33,673/yr	High	10.1x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	39	$40,333/yr	High	8.3x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	39	$37,602/yr	Low	11.4x
Social Work Compare across schools	39	$37,037/yr	Moderate	8.8x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	39	$36,209/yr	High	8.7x
History Compare across schools	37	$29,619/yr	High	9.3x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	35	$36,894/yr	High	7.5x
Music Compare across schools	35	$34,428/yr	High	8.6x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	33	$31,448/yr	Moderate	7.5x
Journalism Compare across schools	28	$29,647/yr	Very High	9.3x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	27	$31,926/yr	Very High	7.1x
International Relations Compare across schools	25	$21,915/yr	High	4.0x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	20	$19,929/yr	Moderate	6.0x

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