Registered Nursing at Union Commonwealth University
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at Union Commonwealth University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Union Commonwealth University is located in Barbourville, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 12 registered nursing degrees were granted at Union Commonwealth University.
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Online Class Availability at Union Commonwealth University
Distance learning is available at Union Commonwealth University. Of 1,324 students, 201 (15%) studied exclusively online and 707 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Union Commonwealth University
Rankings can help you compare Union Commonwealth University’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #35 of 40 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #36 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #436 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #451 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1537 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1639 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Union Commonwealth University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at Union Commonwealth University are 67% women (8) and 33% men (4).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Union Commonwealth University
Among the 12 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at Union Commonwealth University, 67% were women (8) and 33% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Union Commonwealth University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Union Commonwealth 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Union Commonwealth University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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.