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Registered Nursing Schools in Kentucky

Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 49,430 people employed in jobs related to a Registered Nursing degree, compared to 3,356,260 nationwide.

Registered Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. KY

Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Kentucky

In this state, Registered Nursing grads earn an average of $83,710. Nationwide, they make an average of $98,179.

Registered Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. KY

Our data covers 5 colleges in Kentucky offering Registered Nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $67,307 in their first year after graduation. The full-time student retention rate is 67%.

#2

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights

Graduates earn a median salary of $44,702 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 96% of applicants. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,496 a year. With an admission rate of 92%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,648 after earning their degree at this institution. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 81%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,545 in their first year after graduation. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Registered Nursing Careers in KY

Some of the careers Registered Nursing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Critical Care Nurses 14% $65,103
Clinical Nurse Specialists 12% $52,889
Registered Nurses 10% $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 6% $69,718
Acute Care Nurses 4% $56,247
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses 0% $143,854

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Registered Nursing.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 3,933

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