Registered Nursing at Eastern Kentucky University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Eastern Kentucky University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Eastern Kentucky University sits in Richmond, KY.
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Studying Online at Eastern Kentucky University
Online coursework is an option at Eastern Kentucky University. Among 15,673 students, 5,246 (33%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,148 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Eastern Kentucky University
Rankings can help you compare Eastern Kentucky University’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #13 of 40 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #21 of 39 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #235 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #278 of 498 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #694 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1187 of 1,861 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #13 of 40 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #21 of 39 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #235 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #278 of 498 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #694 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1187 of 1,861 |
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Eastern Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.