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Nursing Schools in Kentucky

6,822 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 2 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,534
Associate Degree 1,878
Master’s Degree 1,722
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 435
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 435
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 435
Post-Master’s Certificate 253
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 253

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 76.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Kentucky

56,240 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $91,820, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Kentucky that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

913 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,468 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 95%.

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887 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,268 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
870 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
15,979 Total Students

97% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending NKU will pay a net price of $6,575. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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347 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
16,750 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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339 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
30,390 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at UK. This public school has an average net price of $18,268.

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334 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
22,140 Total Students

The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UofL. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,744. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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312 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
13,984 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Eastern. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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Bellarmine University

Louisville
185 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
3,149 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,443. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

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Spalding University

Louisville
174 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
1,562 Total Students

An average student at Spalding will pay a net price of $22,977. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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149 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
9,414 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,226.

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Nursing Careers in KY

Some of the careers 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
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $83,550
Nurse Midwives 14% $99,000
Nurse Anesthetists 14% $158,770
Registered Nurses 12% $61,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 47

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