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Nursing Practice Schools in Kentucky

226 Nursing Practice students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

A Nursing Practice major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in Kentucky

Nursing Practice majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 226
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 226
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 226

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a nursing practice major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of nursing practice majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 12.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
  • White: 78.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 3.5%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Kentucky

54,290 people in the state and 3,504,280 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing practice.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a nursing practice grad in the state is $91,820, compared to a typical salary of $110,030 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Kentucky that offer nursing practice degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
15,979 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 97%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,663 a year.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
22,140 Total Students

A typical student attending UofL will pay a net price of $17,744. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
9,414 Total Students

In their early career, Murray State grads earn an average salary of $35,895. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Murray State will pay a net price of $11,226.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
30,390 Total Students

In their early career, UK grads earn an average salary of $45,429. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
16,750 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,033 a year.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,984 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

#7

Bellarmine University

Louisville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
3,149 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,791 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $23,443.

Nursing Practice Careers in KY

Some of the careers nursing practice majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 33% $96,180
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $83,550
Registered Nurses 12% $61,780

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to nursing practice.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Registered Nursing 4,944
Family Practice Nursing 302
Nurse Midwifery 291
Nursing Research & Other 256
Mental Health Nursing 174
Women’s Health Nursing 76
Adult Health Nursing 71
Nursing Administration 58

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