Practical Nursing Schools in Kentucky

3,834 Practical Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

As a degree choice, Practical Nursing is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	3,179
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	622
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	622
Associate Degree	33

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 2.0%
• Black or African American: 9.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
• White: 78.5%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
• Other Races: 5.0%

Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Kentucky

There are 33,850 people in the state and 2,152,650 people in the nation working in practical nursing jobs.

Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $26,800. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

Most Popular Practical Nursing Programs in KY

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

Practical Nursing Careers in KY

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title	KY Job Growth	KY Median Salary
Nursing Assistants	8%	$26,080
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	8%	$42,140

Related Majors in Kentucky

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

Major	Annual Graduates in KY
Nursing	6,395

View all majors related to Practical Nursing

View Nationwide Practical Nursing Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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