Registered Nursing at University of Kentucky
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of Kentucky. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Kentucky is in Lexington, KY.
During the most recent reporting year, 359 registered nursing degrees were awarded at University of Kentucky.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Kentucky
Online coursework is an option at University of Kentucky. Of 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at University of Kentucky
Rankings can help you compare University of Kentucky’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #1 of 40 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #26 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #40 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #330 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #351 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1094 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at University of Kentucky, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at University of Kentucky are 90% women (322) and 10% men (37).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Kentucky
Among the 339 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at University of Kentucky, 89% were women (303) and 11% were men (36).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 279 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| Black / African American | 15 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 16 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 17% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at University of Kentucky
Among the 7 master’s registered nursing graduates at University of Kentucky, 86% were women (6) and 14% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Kentucky.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at University of Kentucky pursue many career paths. Below are 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.