Northern Kentucky University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Northern Kentucky University at a glance

• 8,246

  students enrolled

• 3,817

  degrees and certificates a year

• 52%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $8,191

  average net price a year

  Tuition $10,512 in state, $21,096 out of state

• $42,105

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $50,220

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  91% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Northern Kentucky University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Campbell County, where the college is.

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• 28

  open professional jobs

• 4

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.5%

  unemployment in Campbell County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $77,271

  median household income

  Campbell County

• 48%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to clinical (1 open), finance (1 open), sales (3 open), operations (10 open), marketing (1 open), human resources (2 open).

Hiring most: Thermo Fisher Scientific (10), Darling Ingredients (4), Northern Kentucky University (2), Prysmian Group (2), Integrity Express Logistics (1), Legion Logistics (1), LogicGate (1), MegaCorp Logistics (1).

What they hire for: Operations (10), Sales (3), Human Resources (2), Programs (2), Research (2), Clinical (1). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board.

• Campbell County Public LibraryCold Springs · 859-781-6166 · Monday-Frida 9:00am-4:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Northern Kentucky University?

Northern Kentucky University enrolls about 8,246 students and is a public 4-year institution in Highland Heights, Kentucky. It awards about 3,817 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Northern Kentucky University?

52% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Northern Kentucky University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $42,105 six years after entry and $50,220 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Northern Kentucky University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Northern Kentucky University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Northern Kentucky University?

28 open professional jobs are listed in Campbell County, 4 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Thermo Fisher Scientific has the most openings.