Health Professions at Northern Kentucky University
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what Northern Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northern Kentucky University sits in Highland Heights, KY.
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Online Class Availability at Northern Kentucky University
Distance learning is available at Northern Kentucky University. Among 15,347 students, 6,624 (43%) studied exclusively online and 4,682 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Northern Kentucky University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northern Kentucky University’s Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #18 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #20 of 51 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #181 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #314 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #523 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1561 of 3,031 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #18 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #20 of 51 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #181 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #314 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #523 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1561 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Northern Kentucky University
Graduates of Northern Kentucky University’s Health Professions program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $71,480 |
| 2 years | $68,999 |
| 3 years | $72,397 |
| 4 years | $77,882 |
| 5 years | $75,571 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Northern Kentucky University earn a median of $77,882, compared with $63,438 for all Northern Kentucky University graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Northern Kentucky University stands at $30,326.
Best-Paid Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Northern Kentucky University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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