The most popular undergraduate major at Northern Kentucky University is Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse followed by Organizational Behavior Studies and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. A list of all 62 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Northern Kentucky University graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 32 |
| Information Technology | 40 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 89 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 62 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 9 |
| Business Teacher Education | 3 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 20 |
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education | 4 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician | 29 |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 7 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 15 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| German Language and Literature | 3 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 12 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 52 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 58 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 91 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 42 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 23 |
| Statistics | 5 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Environmental Science | 7 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 26 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 17 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Chemistry | 17 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 14 |
| Physics | 7 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 90 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 95 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 6 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Social Work | 47 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Social Sciences | 14 |
| Anthropology | 21 |
| Geography | 9 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 18 |
| Political Science and Government | 38 |
| Sociology | 19 |
Transportation and Materials Moving |
Graduates |
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | 1 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 13 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 48 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 59 |
| Music | 20 |
| Health Professions | 45 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 23 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 16 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 7 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | 12 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 128 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business/Commerce | 71 |
| Business Administration and Management | 47 |
| Accounting | 74 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 14 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 18 |
| Finance | 46 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 127 |
| Human Resources Development | 14 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 69 |
| Construction Management | 79 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 34 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Journalism | 10 |
| Broadcast Journalism | 41 |
| Radio and Television | 4 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 61 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157447 IPEDS survey data for Northern Kentucky University.