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Practical Nursing in Kentucky

Practical Nursing Schools in Kentucky

4,296 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in Kentucky in the 2022-2023 year.

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 11.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 75.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Kentucky

In this state, there are 33,850 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Kentucky

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $26,800 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

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Practical Nursing Careers in KY

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 8% $42,140

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Nursing 2,017
Medicine 430
Rehabilitation Professions 415
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 222
Dentistry 186
Communication Sciences 171
Mental & Social Health Services 168
Allied Health Professions 161

View all majors related to Practical Nursing

View Nationwide Practical Nursing Report

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