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Adult Health Nursing Schools in Kentucky

71 students earned Adult Health Nursing degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Adult Health Nursing is the 8th most popular major out of a total 14 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Adult Health Nursing Majors in Kentucky

Adult Health Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 71
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 71

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a adult health nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of adult health nursing majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.2%
  • Black or African American: 25.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 62.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Adult Health Nursing Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 49,980 people employed in jobs related to an adult health nursing degree, compared to 3,187,320 nationwide.

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Wages for Adult Health Nursing Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a adult health nursing grad in the state is $73,170, compared to a typical salary of $81,350 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

#1

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

97% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,625 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 7.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Adult Health Nursing Careers in KY

Some of the careers adult health nursing majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 33% $96,180
Nursing Instructors and Professors 22% $71,700
Registered Nurses 12% $61,780

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to adult health nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Registered Nursing 4,944
Family Practice Nursing 302
Nurse Midwifery 291
Nursing Research & Other 256
Nursing Practice 214
Mental Health Nursing 174
Women’s Health Nursing 76
Nursing Administration 58

View all majors related to Adult Health Nursing

View Nationwide Adult Health Nursing Report

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