Registered Nursing at Eastern Kentucky University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Eastern Kentucky University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Eastern Kentucky University sits in Richmond, KY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 215 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Eastern Kentucky University.
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Studying Online at Eastern Kentucky University
Online coursework is an option at Eastern Kentucky University. Among 15,673 students, 5,246 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,148 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Eastern Kentucky University
Rankings can help you compare Eastern Kentucky University’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #13 of 40 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #21 of 39 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #235 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #278 of 498 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #694 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1187 of 1,861 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #13 of 40 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #21 of 39 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #235 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #278 of 498 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #694 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1187 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Eastern Kentucky University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Eastern Kentucky University are 82% women (177) and 18% men (38).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Eastern Kentucky University
Among the 34 associate’s registered nursing graduates at Eastern Kentucky University, 85% were women (29) and 15% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 32 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University, below the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Kentucky University
Of the 101 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Eastern Kentucky University, 85% were women (86) and 15% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 84 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University, below the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at Eastern Kentucky University
Among the 80 master’s registered nursing graduates at Eastern Kentucky University, 78% were women (62) and 22% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 57 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 26% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University, lower than the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Eastern Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.