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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.

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

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