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Health Professions in Kentucky

Health Professions Schools in Kentucky

Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Kentucky

There are 309,770 people in the state and 23,030,640 people in the nation working in Health Professions jobs.

Health Professions Jobs Nationwide vs. KY

Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a Health Professions grad in the state is $76,024, compared to a typical salary of $94,548 nationwide.

Health Professions Wages Nationwide vs. KY

There are 5 colleges in Kentucky that offer Health Professions degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,496 after earning their degree at this institution. About 92% of those who apply are admitted. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $67,307 a year. 67% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,702 a year. The school admits about 96% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $42,755 in their first year after graduation. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $4,706 a year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $106,311 after earning their degree at this institution.

Health Professions Careers in KY

Some of the careers Health Professions majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants 15% $48,496
Critical Care Nurses 14% $65,103
Neurodiagnostic Technologists 14% $81,316
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 13% $137,802
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 12% $155,908
Clinical Nurse Specialists 12% $52,889
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other 12% $153,940
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 11% $46,663
Cytotechnologists 10% $155,812
Registered Nurses 10% $105,741
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists 9% $153,819
Medical and Health Services Managers 9% $129,557

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