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Registered Nursing Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 4,944 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in KY.

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 2,445
Associate Degree 1,848
Master’s Degree 638
Post-Master’s Certificate 13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 13

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: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 7.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
  • White: 80.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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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
2,986 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%.

#2

Northern Kentucky University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,625 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $18,203. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at UK.

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

It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

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

The student loan default rate of 7.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Eastern. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,828. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UofL.

#7

Bellarmine University

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

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $44,265 after graduation. An average student at Bellarmine U will pay a net price of $23,992.

#8

Spalding University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,884 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
9,304 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 8.20% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,889 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 79%. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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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