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Kentucky Healthcare Colleges

51 Colleges
$61,232 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$23,442 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In 2021, 10,991 students received a healthcare degree from a college in Kentucky, making it rank #23 in terms of graduations. Students who live in the state can take advantage of in-state tuition averaging $15,308 a year, while students from out-of-state may pay a higher average tuition of $17,843 a year.

About 45% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $5,860 per year.

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#1

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
$13,212 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
43% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of Kentucky is 29,986, of which 22,227 students are undergraduates and of those, 20,239 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at UK is 4.4 years.

43% of UK students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,420 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from UK is $47,266.

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#2

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
$10,896 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
42% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Northern Kentucky University is 16,211, of which 11,507 students are undergraduates and of those, 8,024 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

42% of NKU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,037 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from NKU is $42,105.

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#3

Frontier Nursing University

Versailles, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private

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Private for-profit Public vs. Private
80% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Galen College of Nursing - Louisville is 2,986, of which 2,848 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,755 are full-time. The freshman retention rate at Galen College of Nursing - Louisville is 88%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.

Roughly 80% of students at Galen College of Nursing - Louisville take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,813 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $58,951 during the early-career years.

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#5

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
$12,828 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
40% Freshmen Loans

There are 22,211 students at UofL in total, 15,927 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 11,598 are full-time. For undergraduates at UofL, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

40% of UofL students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,490 a year.

Students who graduate from UofL with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $46,571 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#6

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
$11,436 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
51% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Western Kentucky University is 17,517, of which 15,286 students are undergraduates and of those, 11,749 are full-time. For undergraduates at WKU, the average graduation time is 4.5 years.

Roughly 51% of students at WKU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,581 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from WKU is $38,156.

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#7

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
$10,130 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
46% Freshmen Loans

There are 12,070 undergraduates at Eastern, of which 9,572 are full-time, and there are 14,465 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Eastern is 4.5 years.

Approximately 46% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,046 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Eastern is $38,611.

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#8

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
$9,708 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
50% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Murray State University is 9,449, of which 7,863 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,149 are full-time. It takes the average Murray State undergraduate about 4.5 years to complete their degree.

50% of Murray State students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,485 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Murray State is $38,473.

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#9

Bellarmine University

Louisville, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$46,780 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
60% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,484 undergraduates at Bellarmine U, of which 2,369 are full-time, and there are 3,293 students altogether. It takes the average Bellarmine U undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 60% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,028 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $49,819 during the early-career years.

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#10

Spalding University

Louisville, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$27,672 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
63% Freshmen Loans

There are 855 undergraduates at Spalding, of which 707 are full-time, and there are 1,596 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

Roughly 63% of students at Spalding take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,126 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $42,870 during the early-career years.

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#11

Sullivan University

Louisville, Kentucky
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$14,220 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
82% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Sullivan University is 3,165, of which 2,625 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,639 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Roughly 82% of students at Sullivan University take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $10,090 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Sullivan University is $34,516.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,706 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
13% Freshmen Loans

There are 12,196 students at Jefferson Community and Technical College in total, 3,131 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

13% of Jefferson Community and Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,155 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,950 during the early-career years.

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#13

University of Pikeville

Pikeville, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$24,150 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,348 undergraduates at UPIKE, of which 1,051 are full-time, and there are 2,240 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

57% of UPIKE students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,145 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,508 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,706 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
24% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Bluegrass Community and Technical College is 10,180, which includes 4,221 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Roughly 24% of students at Bluegrass Community and Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,743 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Bluegrass Community and Technical College is $32,081.

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#15

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$9,875 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
56% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,511 undergraduates at Cumberlands, of which 3,312 are full-time, and there are 19,110 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 56% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,980 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Cumberlands is $39,046.

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#16

Morehead State University

Morehead, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
$9,838 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
56% Freshmen Loans

There are 9,304 students at Morehead State University in total, 8,618 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 5,299 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Morehead State University is 4.4 years.

Roughly 56% of students at Morehead State University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,567 a year.

Students who graduate from Morehead State University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $37,131 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#17

Somerset Community College

Somerset, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
$4,656 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
13% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Somerset Community College is 4,837, which includes 2,048 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

13% of SCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,040 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from SCC is $27,858.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,656 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
8% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,893 students at West Kentucky Community and Technical College in total, 1,762 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Approximately 8% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,981 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,823 during the early-career years.

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#19

Madisonville Community College

Madisonville, Kentucky
Public Public vs. Private
$4,656 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
8% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,019 full-time undergraduates at Madisonville Community College, and 3,104 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

8% of Madisonville Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,797 a year.

Students who graduate from Madisonville Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,257 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#20

Beckfield College - Florence

Florence, Kentucky
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,295 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
86% Freshmen Loans

There are 357 full-time undergraduates at Beckfield College - Florence, and 748 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 86% of students at Beckfield College - Florence take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,182 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,873 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,656 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
12% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,299 students at Gateway in total, 1,151 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

12% of Gateway students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,660 a year.

Students who graduate from Gateway with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $34,492 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#22

Galen College of Nursing - ARH

Hazard, Kentucky
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,860 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
98% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Galen College of Nursing - ARH is 509, which includes 348 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

98% of Galen College of Nursing - ARH students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,679 a year.

Students who graduate from Galen College of Nursing - ARH with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $58,951 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#23

ATA College

Louisville, Kentucky
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,790 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
89% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at ATA College is 298, which includes 298 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

89% of ATA College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,781 a year.

Students who graduate from ATA College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $29,724 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,656 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
17% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,400 students at ACTC in total, 1,129 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

17% of ACTC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,904 a year.

Students who graduate from ACTC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,330 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,656 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
9% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,630 students at Hazard Community and Technical College in total, 978 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

9% of Hazard Community and Technical College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,749 a year.

Students who graduate from Hazard Community and Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $26,147 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Other Kentucky Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Owensboro Community and Technical College 84
27 Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College 83
28 Maysville Community and Technical College 81
29 Midway University 78
30 Union College Kentucky 74
31 Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College 73
32 Hopkinsville Community College 71
33 Lindsey Wilson College 67
34 Campbellsville University 59
34 Elizabethtown Community and Technical College 59
34 Henderson Community College 59
34 Big Sandy Community and Technical College 59
38 American National University - Lexington 44
39 Thomas More University 38
40 Kentucky Christian University 36
41 Kentucky State University 24
42 Georgetown College 20
43 MedQuest College 15
44 Ross College-Hopkinsville 12
45 Berea College 9
45 Brescia University 9
45 Daymar College - Bowling Green 9
48 Kentucky Wesleyan College 4
49 Asbury University 3
50 Alice Lloyd College 1
51 Interactive College of Technology - Newport 0

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