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Health Professions Schools in Kentucky

4,192 Health Professions students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 31 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Kentucky

Health Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,266
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,505
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,505
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,505
Post-Master’s Certificate 421
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 421
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Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a health professions major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of health professions majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 76.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Kentucky

261,760 people in the state and 22,470,500 in the nation are employed in jobs related to health professions.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Kentucky

Health Professions grads earn an average of $55,080 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Kentucky that offer health professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Frontier Nursing University

Hyden
913 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,436 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. The full-time teacher rate is 89%.

#2

University of Kentucky

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

The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at UK. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#3

Northern Kentucky University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,625 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. The student loan default rate of 7.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

University of Louisville

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UofL. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

#5

Eastern Kentucky University

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

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 7.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $13,763.

#6

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green
233 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,301 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 6.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

University of Pikeville

Pikeville
194 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
2,240 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $13,785. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 62%.

#8

Spalding University

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

65% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

Murray State University

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

A typical student attending Murray State will pay a net price of $11,736. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

Bellarmine University

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

Graduates earn an average $44,265 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 42%. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Health Professions Careers in KY

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 34% $80,760
Genetic Counselors 33% $0
Nurse Practitioners 33% $96,180
Physician Assistants 33% $94,080
Marriage and Family Therapists 25% $39,120
Orthotists and Prosthetists 25% $68,240
Hearing Aid Specialists 25% $64,460
Mental Health Counselors 25% $0
Occupational Therapists 23% $78,720
Health Specialties Professors 23% $59,220
Physical Therapists 23% $84,920
Respiratory Therapists 23% $49,480
Substance Abuse Counselors 22% $0
Nursing Instructors and Professors 22% $71,700
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 21% $31,340
Epidemiologists 20% $51,020
Veterinarians 20% $80,170
Athletic Trainers 20% $46,210
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 19% $64,140
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $83,550
Pharmacy Technicians 17% $28,310
Healthcare Social Workers 17% $51,430
Health Technologists and Technicians 16% $45,510
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $45,200
Dispensing Opticians 16% $40,160
Substance Abuse Social Workers 15% $34,450
Optometrists 15% $97,540
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 15% $58,020
Community Health Workers 15% $34,280
Therapists 15% $94,030
Nurse Midwives 14% $99,000
Nurse Anesthetists 14% $158,770
Dietitians and Nutritionists 14% $58,010
Orthodontists 13% $88,770
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 13% $32,360
Speech-Language Pathologists 13% $67,370
Psychology Professors 13% $62,920
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 13% $36,210
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 13% $47,850
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 13% $102,610
Dentists 13% $135,670
Rehabilitation Counselors 12% $35,980
Dental Hygienists 12% $59,320
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 12% $59,300
Registered Nurses 12% $61,780
Social Work Professors 11% $59,910
Medical Scientists 11% $72,780
Computer Workers 11% $78,830
Engineers 11% $76,910
Family and General Practitioners 10% $199,840
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 10% $0
Administrative Services Managers 10% $70,760
Natural Sciences Managers 10% $105,250
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 10% $30,270
Clergy 10% $47,550
Surgical Technologists 9% $43,690
Managers 9% $89,310
Radiation Therapists 9% $82,920
Marketing Managers 9% $95,590
Recreational Therapists 8% $43,560
Podiatrists 8% $94,370
Exercise Physiologists 8% $42,270
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 8% $69,400
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 8% $63,690
Life Scientists 8% $59,380
Sales Managers 8% $107,770
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 8% $42,140
Pharmacists 8% $126,310
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 7% $46,860
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 7% $0
Physicians and Surgeons 7% $208,000
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 7% $69,110
Chiropractors 5% $59,040
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 5% $47,830
Psychiatric Technicians 3% $27,930
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 0% $43,670
Dietetic Technicians 0% $29,950
Physicists 0% $0
Fine Artists 0% $39,730
Computer Programmers -9% $71,410
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -56% $40,480

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