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Nursing in Kentucky

Nursing Schools in Kentucky

In 2022-2023, 7,066 students earned their Nursing degrees in KY.

In this state, Nursing is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 180 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Kentucky

Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,597
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 422
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 422
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 422
Post-Master’s Certificate 259
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 259

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 9.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 74.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Kentucky

56,240 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $91,820, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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

913 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,436 Total Students

90% of the teachers are full time.

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Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights
619 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,211 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 97% of the teachers are full time.

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159 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
14,465 Total Students

The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Eastern. This public school has an average net price of $10,158. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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69 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
22,211 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UofL will pay a net price of $18,277.

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61 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 70%. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate.

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

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

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#7

Spalding University

Louisville
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,596 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. An average student at Spalding will pay a net price of $25,590. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

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#8

Bellarmine University

Louisville
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,293 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
9,449 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,072. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
19,110 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $13,835. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years.

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Nursing Careers in KY

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 33% $96,180
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $83,550
Nurse Anesthetists 14% $158,770
Registered Nurses 12% $61,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Medicine 430
Rehabilitation Professions 415
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 222
Dentistry 186
Communication Sciences 171
Mental & Social Health Services 168
Allied Health Professions 161
Public Health 128

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