Registered Nursing at University of Kentucky
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of Kentucky. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Kentucky is in Lexington, KY.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Kentucky
Online coursework is an option at University of Kentucky. Of 34,709 students, 5,063 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,126 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at University of Kentucky
Rankings can help you compare University of Kentucky’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #1 of 40 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #26 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #40 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #330 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #351 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1094 of 1,843 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at University of Kentucky pursue many career paths. 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
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