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History at NKU

NKU graduates about 57 history majors a year, 3% of its graduating class. That puts it 432nd of 692 schools we score for history, a light program at 43 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 76 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 53% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $48,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.95×).

Graduates a year573% of the class
Courses in the catalog76more than 53% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$48,0000.95× the same major nationally
Admit rate86%whole school
SAT middle 50%1030–1290whole school

Where history happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: W. Frank Steely Library.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 13 · Dorm 7 · Athletics 4 · Arts 1 · Library 1 · Dining 1.

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Nearby in the history ranking

  1. Augustana College 44
  2. Rider University 44
  3. University of Hawaii at Hilo 44
  4. Indiana Wesleyan University 44
  5. Eastern Michigan University 43
  6. Stockton University 43
  7. Northern Arizona University 43
  8. Bowie State University 43

Other strong majors at NKU

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares NKU with every school we score in history. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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