2023 Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky
It's not easy to decide which nursing program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Nursing Degree Search has created the Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 30 schools in Kentucky to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky
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Our 2023 rankings named Galen College of Nursing - Louisville the most popular school in Kentucky for nursing students working on their associate degree. Galen College of Nursing - Louisville is located in Louisville, Kentucky and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 264 associate degrees to qualified students.
On average, associate degree students take out $35,636 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
Galen College of Nursing - Louisville does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 74% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at Galen College of Nursing - ARH helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Kentucky. Located in Hazard, Kentucky, the very small private for-profit school awarded 111 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from Galen College of Nursing - ARH accumulate an average of $35,636 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Galen College of Nursing - ARH does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 73% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Beckfield College - Florence. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Florence, Kentucky is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 107 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Beckfield College - Florence is $13,295. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Beckfield College - Florence accumulate an average of $36,171 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
Since Beckfield College - Florence is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
Out of the 30 schools in Kentucky that were part of this year’s ranking, Sullivan University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Sullivan University is located in Louisville, Kentucky and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 107 associate degrees to qualified students.
Associate Degree recipients from Sullivan University accumulate an average of $25,771 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Sullivan University. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a great place for nursing students working on their associate degree. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the medium-sized public school handed out 105 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Kentucky who attend Bluegrass Community and Technical College full time pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,320. Associate Degree recipients from Bluegrass Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $20,015 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Bluegrass Community and Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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Western Kentucky University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky list. WKU is a public institution located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 101 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,980 in student loans. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since WKU does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Gateway Community and Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. Gateway Community and Technical College is a small public school located in Florence, Kentucky that handed out 100 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Gateway is $4,568. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,320. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,591 in student loans. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Gateway. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Jefferson Community and Technical College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree nursing programs. Louisville, Kentucky is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 86 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Jefferson Community and Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,320. On average, associate degree students take out $19,839 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
Jefferson Community and Technical College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
ATA College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. Louisville, Kentucky is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 82 students in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,120 to cover tuition and fees at ATA College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $34,175 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since ATA College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree nursing programs. Located in Paducah, Kentucky, the small public school handed out 80 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they attend West Kentucky Community and Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,240. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,306 in student loans. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.
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With a ranking of #11, Somerset Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Located in Somerset, Kentucky, the medium-sized public school handed out 77 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SCC is $4,488. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,240. Associate Degree recipients from SCC accumulate an average of $17,345 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SCC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.
Madisonville Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree nursing programs. Located in Madisonville, Kentucky, the small public school handed out 59 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they attend Madisonville Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,240. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,192 in student loans. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
Madisonville Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #12, Midway University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Midway is located in Midway, Kentucky and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 59 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Midway is $24,850. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $25,148 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Midway. In 2019-2020 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Hopkinsville Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Hopkinsville Community College is a small public school situated in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. It awarded 55 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Hopkinsville Community College is $4,488. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,240. Associate Degree recipients from Hopkinsville Community College accumulate an average of $18,125 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Hopkinsville Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Ashland Community and Technical College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree nursing programs. ACTC is located in Ashland, Kentucky and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 52 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ACTC is $4,488. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,240. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,652 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
ACTC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Morehead State University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. Morehead, Kentucky is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 51 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Morehead State University is $9,462. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,106. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,422 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.
Morehead State University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 62% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Henderson Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Henderson Community College is a small public school located in Henderson, Kentucky that handed out 44 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Kentucky who attend Henderson Community College full time pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,240. On average, associate degree students take out $19,894 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Henderson Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 53% took at least some of their classes online.
Hazard Community and Technical College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in Hazard, Kentucky, the small public school handed out 43 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Kentucky who attend Hazard Community and Technical College full time pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,240. Associate Degree recipients from Hazard Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $15,069 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Hazard Community and Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. This small public school is located in Cumberland, Kentucky, and it awarded 43 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Southeast is $4,488. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,240. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,824 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
Southeast does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 53% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree nursing programs. Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 38 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Kentucky who attend Elizabethtown Community and Technical College full time pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,240. Associate Degree recipients from Elizabethtown Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $16,810 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Elizabethtown Community and Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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University of Pikeville came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Pikeville, Kentucky, and it awarded 37 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
UPIKE does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $22,650. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from UPIKE accumulate an average of $22,886 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 78% of those degree recipients were women.
UPIKE does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.
Maysville Community and Technical College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in Maysville, Kentucky, the small public school handed out 36 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they attend Maysville Community and Technical College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,240. On average, associate degree students take out $18,277 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
Online courses are available at Maysville Community and Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #23 on the list. SKYCTC is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 33 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they attend SKYCTC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,240. On average, associate degree students take out $19,042 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at SKYCTC. In 2019-2020 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
American National University - Lexington ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, the very small private for-profit school handed out 33 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,892 in student loans. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
Since ANU Lexington is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
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With a ranking of #25, Campbellsville University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Campbellsville University is located in Campbellsville, Kentucky and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 27 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $25,400 to cover tuition and fees at Campbellsville University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,794 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Campbellsville University. In fact, around 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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