Registered Nursing at Morehead State University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at Morehead State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Morehead State University is in Morehead, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 122 registered nursing graduations were recorded at Morehead State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Morehead State University
Online coursework is an option at Morehead State University. Among 8,791 students, 1,107 (13%) studied exclusively online and 3,391 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Morehead State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Morehead State University’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #18 of 40 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #23 of 39 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #246 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #327 of 498 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #741 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1320 of 1,861 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #18 of 40 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #23 of 39 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #246 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #327 of 498 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #741 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1320 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at Morehead State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at Morehead State University are 84% women (103) and 16% men (19).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at Morehead State University
Of the 70 associate’s registered nursing graduates at Morehead State University, 81% were women (57) and 19% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Morehead State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 65 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 7% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Morehead State University, below the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Morehead State University
Among the 52 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at Morehead State University, 88% were women (46) and 12% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Morehead State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 49 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 6% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Morehead State University, below the national average of 43%.*
*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 Morehead State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing majors, 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.