Nursing at Morehead State University
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Morehead State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Morehead State University sits in Morehead, KY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 126 nursing degrees were awarded at Morehead State University.
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Studying Online at Morehead State University
Many students take online classes at Morehead State University. Among 8,791 students, 1,107 (13%) studied exclusively online and 3,391 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Morehead State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Morehead State University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #18 of 40 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #23 of 39 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #246 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #330 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #748 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1356 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Morehead State University
Students who complete Morehead State University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,773 |
| 2 years | $56,770 |
| 3 years | $55,596 |
| 4 years | $59,775 |
| 5 years | $70,858 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Morehead State University report median earnings of $59,775, compared with $45,141 for all Morehead State University graduates — about 32% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Morehead State University comes in at $29,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Nursing graduates at Morehead State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at Morehead State University are 84% women (106) and 16% men (20).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Morehead State University
Among the 70 associate’s nursing graduates at Morehead State University, 81% were women (57) and 19% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Morehead State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 65 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Morehead State University, lower than the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Morehead State University
Among the 52 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Morehead State University, 88% were women (46) and 12% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Morehead State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 49 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Morehead State University, lower than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Morehead State University
Among the 4 master’s nursing graduates at Morehead State University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Morehead State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Morehead State University
This Nursing program at Morehead State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 122 |
| Family Practice Nursing | 4 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Morehead State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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
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