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Nursing at Eastern Kentucky University

Nursing at Eastern Kentucky University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, take a look at what Eastern Kentucky University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Eastern Kentucky University is located in Richmond, KY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 232 nursing degrees were granted at Eastern Kentucky University.

Online & Distance Learning at Eastern Kentucky University

Online coursework is an option at Eastern Kentucky University. Among 15,673 students, 5,246 (33%) studied exclusively online and 6,148 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Eastern Kentucky University

Use these rankings to compare Eastern Kentucky University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #13 of 40
Best Value Kentucky #21 of 39
Best Value Southeast (Region) #234 of 529
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #281 of 506
Best Value Nationwide #699 of 1,878
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1221 of 1,918

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Kentucky #13 of 40
Best Value Kentucky #21 of 39
Best Value Southeast (Region) #234 of 529
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #281 of 506
Best Value Nationwide #699 of 1,878
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1221 of 1,918

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University

Graduates of Eastern Kentucky University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Eastern Kentucky University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $71,004
2 years $70,362
3 years $72,151
4 years $78,871
5 years $88,083

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Eastern Kentucky University report median earnings of $78,871, compared with $49,519 for all Eastern Kentucky University graduates — about 59% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Eastern Kentucky University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Eastern Kentucky University is $25,685.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at Eastern Kentucky University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Eastern Kentucky University are 83% women (193) and 17% men (39).

Nursing Associate’s Program at Eastern Kentucky University

Among the 34 associate’s nursing graduates at Eastern Kentucky University, 85% were women (29) and 15% were men (5).

Eastern Kentucky University gender breakdown of Nursing Associate's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 32
Hispanic / Latino 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Eastern Kentucky University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University, lower than the national average of 44%.*

Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Kentucky University

Of the 101 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Eastern Kentucky University, 85% were women (86) and 15% were men (15).

Eastern Kentucky University gender breakdown of Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 84
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 2
Asian 4
Two or More Races 5
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Eastern Kentucky University

Minority students account for 16% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University, below the national average of 43%.*

Nursing Master’s Program at Eastern Kentucky University

Of the 80 master’s nursing graduates at Eastern Kentucky University, 78% were women (62) and 22% were men (18).

Eastern Kentucky University gender breakdown of Nursing Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 57
Hispanic / Latino 4
Black / African American 8
Asian 7
Two or More Races 2
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Eastern Kentucky University

Minority students account for 26% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University, below the national average of 40%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Eastern Kentucky University

This Nursing program at Eastern Kentucky University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 215
Family Practice Nursing 3
Mental Health Nursing 5
Nursing Practice 9

Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Nursing program at Eastern Kentucky University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Nurse Practitioners $147,651
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Nurse Anesthetists $66,747
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889
Nurse Midwives $36,174

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