Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, Kentucky · Public · 8,246 undergraduates
All 57 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Kentucky high-school graduate (about $35,424/yr). Another 76 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $2,603 |
| $30k to $48k | $3,630 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,761 |
| $75k to $110k | $12,679 |
| $110k and up | $14,522 |
| All families (average) | $8,191 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $111,560 | +$76,136 | clears the bar | $40,975 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $67,319 | +$31,895 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's Degree | $94,965 | +$59,541 | clears the bar | $29,830 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $77,404 | +$41,980 | clears the bar | $23,050 | 0.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $42,709 | +$7,285 | clears the bar | $23,457 | 3.2 yrs |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $74,937 | +$39,513 | clears the bar | $101,097 | 2.6 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $82,982 | +$47,558 | clears the bar | $22,925 | 0.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,280 | +$11,856 | clears the bar | $24,500 | 2.1 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $50,322 | +$14,898 | clears the bar | $22,100 | 1.5 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $44,914 | +$9,490 | clears the bar | $24,412 | 2.6 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $55,285 | +$19,861 | clears the bar | $32,038 | 1.6 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $53,082 | +$17,658 | clears the bar | $22,431 | 1.3 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $73,478 | +$38,054 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 0.5 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $65,960 | +$30,536 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,999 | +$21,575 | clears the bar | $20,852 | 1 yr |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 57 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 25% of students receive Pell grants · 52% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.