Registered Nursing at Murray State University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at Murray State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Murray State University is in Murray, KY.
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Studying Online at Murray State University
Distance learning is available at Murray State University. Of 10,020 students, 1,796 (18%) studied exclusively online and 3,286 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Murray State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Murray State University’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #5 of 40 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #19 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #160 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #209 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #581 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #856 of 1,861 |
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Murray State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing majors, 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
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