Business & Commerce at Northern Kentucky University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Business & Commerce, you may want to check out the program at Northern Kentucky University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northern Kentucky University is in Highland Heights, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 453 business & commerce graduations were recorded at Northern Kentucky University.
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Online Class Availability at Northern Kentucky University
Distance learning is available at Northern Kentucky University. Of 15,347 students, 6,624 (43%) studied exclusively online and 4,682 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at Northern Kentucky University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northern Kentucky University’s Business & Commerce program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #3 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #21 of 138 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #63 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #124 of 567 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #3 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #21 of 138 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #63 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #124 of 567 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #3 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #21 of 138 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #63 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #124 of 567 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from Northern Kentucky University
Those who finish Northern Kentucky University’s Business & Commerce program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $86,069 |
| 2 years | $81,333 |
| 3 years | $79,768 |
| 4 years | $87,782 |
| 5 years | $114,221 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Business & Commerce graduates from Northern Kentucky University report median earnings of $87,782, compared with $63,438 for all Northern Kentucky University graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Business & Commerce graduates from Northern Kentucky University comes in at $30,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Business & Commerce graduates at Northern Kentucky University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Business & Commerce graduates at Northern Kentucky University are 51% women (232) and 49% men (221).
Business & Commerce Master’s Program at Northern Kentucky University
Of the 453 master’s business & commerce graduates at Northern Kentucky University, 51% were women (232) and 49% were men (221).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce master’s degree recipients at Northern Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 304 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 40 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 65 |
| Unknown | 12 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Business & Commerce master’s degree recipients at Northern Kentucky University, below the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at Northern Kentucky University
The Business & Commerce program at Northern Kentucky University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 453 |
Top-Paying Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Those who complete Business & Commerce program at Northern Kentucky University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Business & Commerce graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.