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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Kentucky

63,190 people in the state and 4,288,120 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Nursing.

Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. KY

Wages for Nursing Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a Nursing grad in the state is $92,594, compared to a typical salary of $107,448 nationwide.

Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. KY

There are 5 colleges in Kentucky that offer Nursing degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $67,307 a year. The full-time student retention rate is 67%.

#2

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,702 after earning their degree at this institution. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $106,311 after earning their degree at this institution.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,496 after earning their degree at this institution. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,648 after earning their degree at this institution. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Nursing Careers in KY

Some of the careers Nursing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Nurse Anesthetists 15% $66,747
Critical Care Nurses 14% $65,103
Nurse Midwives 12% $36,174
Clinical Nurse Specialists 12% $52,889
Registered Nurses 10% $105,741
Medical and Health Services Managers 9% $129,557
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 6% $69,718
Acute Care Nurses 4% $56,247
Nurse Practitioners 3% $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses 0% $143,854

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Nursing.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Public Health 41,086
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Mental & Social Health Services 33,946
Medicine 29,737

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View Nationwide Nursing Report

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