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Nursing Schools in Kentucky

6,395 students earned Nursing degrees in Kentucky in the 2020-2021 year.

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 2,530
Associate Degree 1,848
Master’s Degree 1,361
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 404
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 404
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 404
Post-Master’s Certificate 252
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 252

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: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 79.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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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
2,436 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. The full-time teacher rate is 89%.

887 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,986 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Northern Kentucky University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 97% of the teachers are full time.

347 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,522. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

339 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,986 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%. This public school has an average net price of $18,203. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

334 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

In their early career, UofL grads earn an average salary of $40,653. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UofL. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,828.

312 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 7.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#8

Bellarmine University

Louisville
185 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

#9

Spalding University

Louisville
174 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
1,596 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,976. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

149 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,889 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 79%.

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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