Nursing at Kentucky State University
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Kentucky State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Kentucky State University sits in Frankfort, KY.
During the most recent reporting year, 27 nursing degrees were granted at Kentucky State University.
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Studying Online at Kentucky State University
Distance learning is available at Kentucky State University. Among 2,020 students, 751 (37%) studied exclusively online and 798 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Kentucky State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Kentucky State University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #20 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #24 of 40 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #230 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #388 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #695 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1518 of 1,918 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #20 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #24 of 40 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #230 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #388 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #695 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1518 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #20 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #24 of 40 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #230 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #388 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #695 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1518 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Kentucky State University
Students who complete Kentucky State University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,693 |
| 2 years | $57,013 |
| 3 years | $60,406 |
| 4 years | $63,708 |
| 5 years | $86,643 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Kentucky State University take home a median $63,708, compared with $39,894 for all Kentucky State University graduates — about 60% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Kentucky State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Kentucky State University are 78% women (21) and 22% men (6).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Kentucky State University
Of the 7 associate’s nursing degrees awarded at Kentucky State University, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Kentucky State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 29% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Kentucky State University, below the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Kentucky State University
Among the 20 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Kentucky State University, 75% were women (15) and 25% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Kentucky State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 70% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Kentucky State University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Kentucky State University
The Nursing program at Kentucky State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 27 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Kentucky State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.