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Nursing Practice Schools in Kentucky

214 students earned Nursing Practice degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

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) 214
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 214
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 214

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: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%
  • White: 84.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.3%
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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
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 54%. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 98% of students get financical aid.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Murray State. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,203. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at WKU. 98% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. 60% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,763.

#7

Bellarmine University

Louisville
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,992.

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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