Nursing at Eastern Kentucky University
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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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 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).
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 |
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).
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 |
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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.