Registered Nursing at Northern Kentucky University
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at Northern Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northern Kentucky University is in Highland Heights, KY.
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Studying Online at Northern Kentucky University
Online coursework is an option at Northern Kentucky University. Among 15,347 students, 6,624 (43%) studied exclusively online and 4,682 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Northern Kentucky University
Use these rankings to compare Northern Kentucky University’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #11 of 40 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #17 of 39 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #170 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #234 of 498 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #438 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1065 of 1,861 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #11 of 40 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #17 of 39 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #170 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #234 of 498 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #438 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1065 of 1,861 |
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Northern Kentucky University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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.