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Registered Nursing Schools in Kentucky

Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Kentucky

There are 49,430 people in the state and 3,356,260 people in the nation working in Registered Nursing jobs.

Registered Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. KY

Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, Registered Nursing grads earn an average of $83,710. Nationwide, they make an average of $98,179.

Registered Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. KY

There are 5 colleges in Kentucky that offer Registered Nursing degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $67,307 after earning their degree at this institution. 67% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,702 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. 78% 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. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,648 in their first year after graduation. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,545 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 97% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Registered Nursing Careers in KY

Some of the careers Registered Nursing 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
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 6% $69,718
Acute Care Nurses 4% $56,247
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses 0% $143,854

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Registered Nursing.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 3,933

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