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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

Graduates earn an average $51,759 after graduation. 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.

#2

Northern Kentucky University

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

A typical student attending NKU will pay a net price of $6,575. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,663 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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

Graduates earn an average $45,429 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $18,268. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,033 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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

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. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,821.

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

The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UofL. 54% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,229 a year.

#7

Bellarmine University

Louisville
183 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. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,791 after earning their degree at this institution.

#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. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years.

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

Graduates earn an average $35,895 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,226. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 87% are considered full time.

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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