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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Kentucky

62,140 people in the state and 4,229,490 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Nursing Practice.

Nursing Practice Jobs Nationwide vs. KY

Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a Nursing Practice grad in the state is $90,358, compared to a typical salary of $105,928 nationwide.

Nursing Practice Wages Nationwide vs. KY

There are 6 colleges in Kentucky that offer Nursing Practice degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,702 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $48,648 a year. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,496 after earning their degree at this institution. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $38,962 after earning their degree at this institution. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 76%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,545 after earning their degree at this institution. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $39,393 a year. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

Nursing Practice Careers in KY

Some of the careers Nursing Practice majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Critical Care Nurses 14% $65,103
Clinical Nurse Specialists 12% $52,889
Registered Nurses 10% $105,741
Medical and Health Services Managers 9% $129,557
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 6% $69,718
Acute Care Nurses 4% $56,247
Nurse Practitioners 3% $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses 0% $143,854

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Nursing Practice.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Community Health & Preventive Medicine 2,571
Clinical Research Coordinator 347
Clinical & Hospital Pharmacy 20
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 5

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