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Nursing Schools in Kentucky

2,017 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 1,361
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 404
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 404
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 404
Post-Master’s Certificate 252
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 252

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: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 9.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 78.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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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

The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 89%.

#2

Northern Kentucky University

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

The 7.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,183.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The 7.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UofL. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. 54% of the teachers are full time.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
17,517 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. The 6.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,203. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.37 years to complete their degree at UK.

#7

Spalding University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#8

Bellarmine University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,265 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 79%.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
19,110 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. An average student at Cumberlands will pay a net price of $13,476. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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
Nursing Instructors and Professors 22% $71,700
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $83,550
Nurse Midwives 14% $99,000
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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