Registered Nursing at Union Commonwealth University
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at Union Commonwealth University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Union Commonwealth University is located in Barbourville, KY.
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Online Class Availability at Union Commonwealth University
Distance learning is available at Union Commonwealth University. Of 1,324 students, 201 (15%) studied exclusively online and 707 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Union Commonwealth University
Rankings can help you compare Union Commonwealth University’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #35 of 40 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #36 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #436 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #451 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1537 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1639 of 1,861 |
Top-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at Union Commonwealth University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.