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Registered Nursing Schools in Kentucky

5,198 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 100 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,462
Associate Degree 1,846
Master’s Degree 886
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 78.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 46,820 people employed in jobs related to a registered nursing degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, registered nursing grads earn an average of $63,100. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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There are 10 colleges in Kentucky that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

887 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,268 Total Students

49% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $51,759 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

#2

Northern Kentucky University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,663 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending NKU will pay a net price of $6,575. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years. 84% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,033 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at WKU. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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

60% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,821.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#7

Bellarmine University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,443. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Bellarmine U.

#8

Spalding University

Louisville
137 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
1,562 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. An average student at Spalding will pay a net price of $22,977. 61% of the teachers are full time.

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,982 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $34,730 after graduation.

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

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 87% of the teachers are full time.

Registered Nursing Careers in KY

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 22% $71,700
Registered Nurses 12% $61,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Family Practice Nursing 302
Nurse Midwifery 291
Nursing Research & Other 256
Nursing Practice 214
Mental Health Nursing 174
Women’s Health Nursing 76
Adult Health Nursing 71
Nursing Administration 58

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