Nursing Practice at Western Kentucky University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing Practice, consider the program at Western Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, KY.
During the most recent reporting year, 11 nursing practice degrees were granted at Western Kentucky University.
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Studying Online at Western Kentucky University
Many students take online classes at Western Kentucky University. Of 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Practice Rankings at Western Kentucky University
Use these rankings to compare Western Kentucky University’s Nursing Practice program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #4 of 5 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #15 of 98 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #36 of 327 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #50 of 63 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #153 of 182 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Practice Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing Practice program at Western Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing Practice 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 |
| 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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