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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Kentucky

There are 63,190 people in the state and 4,288,120 people in the nation working in Nursing jobs.

Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. KY

Wages for Nursing Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, Nursing grads earn an average of $92,594. Nationwide, they make an average of $107,448.

Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. KY

There are 5 colleges in Kentucky that offer Nursing degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $67,307 after earning their degree at this institution. 67% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,702 in their first year after graduation. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $106,311 after earning their degree at this institution.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,496 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 92%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,648 in their first year after graduation. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Nursing Careers in KY

Some of the careers Nursing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Nurse Anesthetists 15% $66,747
Critical Care Nurses 14% $65,103
Nurse Midwives 12% $36,174
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.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Public Health 41,086
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Mental & Social Health Services 33,946
Medicine 29,737

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