Registered Nursing at Northern Kentucky University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at Northern Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northern Kentucky University is in Highland Heights, KY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 864 registered nursing degrees were granted at Northern Kentucky University.
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Studying Online at Northern Kentucky University
Online coursework is an option at Northern Kentucky University. Among 15,347 students, 6,624 (43%) studied exclusively online and 4,682 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Northern Kentucky University
Use these rankings to compare Northern Kentucky University’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #11 of 40 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #17 of 39 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #170 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #234 of 498 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #438 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1065 of 1,861 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #11 of 40 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #17 of 39 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #170 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #234 of 498 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #438 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1065 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Northern Kentucky University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Northern Kentucky University are 88% women (756) and 12% men (108).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Northern Kentucky University
Of the 239 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Northern Kentucky University, 92% were women (220) and 8% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 203 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 17 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 13% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Kentucky University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at Northern Kentucky University
Of the 625 master’s registered nursing graduates at Northern Kentucky University, 86% were women (536) and 14% were men (89).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Northern Kentucky University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 460 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 23 |
| Black / African American | 104 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| Unknown | 12 |
Minority students account for 24% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at Northern Kentucky University, below 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
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Northern Kentucky University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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.