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Nursing Practice Schools in Kentucky

Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 62,140 people employed in jobs related to a Nursing Practice degree, compared to 4,229,490 nationwide.

Nursing Practice Jobs Nationwide vs. KY

Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, Nursing Practice grads earn an average of $90,358. Nationwide, they make an average of $105,928.

Nursing Practice Wages Nationwide vs. KY

Our data covers 6 colleges in Kentucky offering Nursing Practice degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,702 a year. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,648 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 81% of applicants. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,496 a year. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,962 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 86%, getting in takes some planning. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,545 after earning their degree at this institution. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $39,393 in their first year after graduation. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

Nursing Practice Careers in KY

Some of the careers Nursing Practice majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Critical Care Nurses 14% $65,103
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 Practice.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Community Health & Preventive Medicine 2,571
Clinical Research Coordinator 347
Clinical & Hospital Pharmacy 20
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 5

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