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Nursing at University of Pikeville

If you are interested in studying Nursing, take a look at what University of Pikeville. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Pikeville is located in Pikeville, KY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 81 nursing degrees were awarded at University of Pikeville.

Online Class Availability at University of Pikeville

Many students take online classes at University of Pikeville. Of 2,547 students, 231 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 767 (30%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at University of Pikeville

Use these rankings to compare University of Pikeville’s Nursing program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #4 of 40
Best Value Kentucky #25 of 39
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #150 of 506
Best Value Southeast (Region) #292 of 529
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #847 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #943 of 1,878

Associate-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #4 of 40
Best Value Kentucky #25 of 39
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #150 of 506
Best Value Southeast (Region) #292 of 529
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #847 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #943 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Pikeville

Students who complete University of Pikeville’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at University of Pikeville
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $61,075
2 years $63,005
3 years $57,773
4 years $65,379
5 years $77,986

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from University of Pikeville earn a median of $65,379, compared with $95,664 for all University of Pikeville graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at University of Pikeville

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from University of Pikeville is $25,379.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at University of Pikeville, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at University of Pikeville are 81% women (66) and 19% men (15).

Nursing Associate’s Program at University of Pikeville

Among the 62 associate’s nursing graduates at University of Pikeville, 81% were women (50) and 19% were men (12).

University of Pikeville gender breakdown of Nursing Associate's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at University of Pikeville.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 61
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at University of Pikeville

Minority students account for 2% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at University of Pikeville, lower than the national average of 44%.*

Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Pikeville

Among the 19 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at University of Pikeville, 84% were women (16) and 16% were men (3).

University of Pikeville gender breakdown of Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pikeville.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 17
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at University of Pikeville

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Pikeville, 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.

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Pikeville

This Nursing program at University of Pikeville breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 62
Nursing Research & Other 19

Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Nursing program at University of Pikeville pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing graduates, 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

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