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Registered Nursing Schools in Kentucky

5,198 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Kentucky in the <nil> year.

As a degree choice, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,462
Associate Degree 1,846
Master’s Degree 886
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 78.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Kentucky

46,820 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Kentucky

Registered Nursing grads earn an average of $63,100 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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

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
717 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
15,979 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. A typical student attending NKU will pay a net price of $6,575. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $18,268.

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

It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. A typical student attending WKU will pay a net price of $11,691.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,821. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UofL.

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Bellarmine University

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

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,443.

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#8

Spalding University

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

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

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120 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,982 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. 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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Registered Nursing Careers in KY

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 22% $71,700
Registered Nurses 12% $61,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Family Practice Nursing 302
Nurse Midwifery 291
Nursing Research & Other 256
Nursing Practice 214
Mental Health Nursing 174
Women’s Health Nursing 76
Adult Health Nursing 71
Nursing Administration 58

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