Registered Nursing at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, take a look at what West Kentucky Community and Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College sits in Paducah, KY.
During the most recent reporting year, 93 registered nursing degrees were granted at West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
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Online Class Availability at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Distance learning is available at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Of 5,274 students, 1,354 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,189 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Use these rankings to compare West Kentucky Community and Technical College’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #8 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #14 of 40 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #103 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #272 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #299 of 498 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1235 of 1,861 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at West Kentucky Community and Technical College are 89% women (83) and 11% men (10).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Among the 93 associate’s registered nursing graduates at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, 89% were women (83) and 11% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 84 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 9% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, lower than 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
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at West Kentucky Community and Technical College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, 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
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