Education at Northern Kentucky University
NKU is located in Highland Heights, Kentucky and has a total student population of 16,211. In 2021, 147 education majors received their bachelor's degree from NKU.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Education section at the bottom of this page.
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NKU Education Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education
- Master’s Degree in Education
- Doctorate Degree in Education
NKU Education Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the education progam at NKU compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The education major at NKU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Education. 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.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Most Focused Education Doctor’s Degree Schools | 237 |
| Most Popular Education Schools | 404 |
| Best Value Education Schools | 543 |
| Most Popular Education Master’s Degree Schools | 592 |
In 2021, 55 students received their master’s degree in education from NKU. This makes it the #593 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 21 students who received their doctoral degrees in education, making the school the #195 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Education Student Demographics at NKU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Northern Kentucky University.
NKU Education Bachelor’s Program
About 95% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in education at NKU are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in education.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 140 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
NKU Education Master’s Program
Of the students who received a education master's degree from NKU, 95% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a master's in education.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 52 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
NKU also has a doctoral program available in education. In 2021, 21 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Education
The following education concentations are available at Northern Kentucky University. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Northern Kentucky University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 162 |
| Educational Administration | 32 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 11 |
| Special Education | 8 |
| Student Counseling | 8 |
| General Education | 5 |
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Careers That Education Grads May Go Into
A degree in education can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for KY, the home state for Northern Kentucky University.
| Occupation | Jobs in KY | Average Salary in KY |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teachers | 19,150 | $53,830 |
| Teacher Assistants | 16,570 | $27,290 |
| High School Teachers | 12,250 | $56,200 |
| Middle School Teachers | 8,180 | $54,620 |
| Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators | 4,290 | $87,420 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Samvscat under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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