Nursing at Kentucky State University
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Kentucky State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Kentucky State University sits in Frankfort, KY.
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Studying Online at Kentucky State University
Distance learning is available at Kentucky State University. Among 2,020 students, 751 (37%) studied exclusively online and 798 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Kentucky State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Kentucky State University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #20 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #24 of 40 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #230 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #388 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #695 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1518 of 1,918 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #20 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #24 of 40 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #230 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #388 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #695 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1518 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #20 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #24 of 40 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #230 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #388 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #695 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1518 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Kentucky State University
Students who complete Kentucky State University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,693 |
| 2 years | $57,013 |
| 3 years | $60,406 |
| 4 years | $63,708 |
| 5 years | $78,610 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Kentucky State University take home a median $63,708, compared with $39,894 for all Kentucky State University graduates — about 60% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Kentucky State University
The Nursing program at Kentucky State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 27 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Kentucky State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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
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