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Registered Nursing Schools in Kentucky

4,944 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 2,445
Associate Degree 1,848
Master’s Degree 638
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13

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: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 80.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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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
2,986 Total Students

47% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. In their early career, Galen College of Nursing - Louisville grads earn an average salary of $48,295.

#2

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
717 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,625 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 97%.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. 88% of the teachers are full time. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. The student loan default rate of 7.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

In their early career, UofL grads earn an average salary of $40,653. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

#7

Bellarmine University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $44,265 after graduation. An average student at Bellarmine U will pay a net price of $23,992.

#8

Spalding University

Louisville
137 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
1,596 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 65%. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,884 after earning their degree at this institution.

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,096. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 8.20% which is lower than average.

120 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. A typical student attending Murray State will pay a net price of $11,736. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered 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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