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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 |
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).
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 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 |
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.