Registered Nursing at Western Kentucky University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, consider the program at Western Kentucky University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, KY.
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Online Class Availability at Western Kentucky University
Many students take online classes at Western Kentucky University. Among 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Western Kentucky University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Kentucky University’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #8 of 40 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #22 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #170 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #247 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #745 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #878 of 1,861 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #8 of 40 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #22 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #170 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #247 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #745 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #878 of 1,861 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #8 of 40 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #22 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #170 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #247 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #745 of 1,843 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #878 of 1,861 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Western Kentucky 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
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