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Nursing Practice in Kentucky

Nursing Practice Schools in Kentucky

232 students earned Nursing Practice degrees in Kentucky in the 2022-2023 year.

A Nursing Practice major is the 20th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 232
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 232
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 232

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 12.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 78.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Kentucky

54,290 people in the state and 3,504,280 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing practice.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a nursing practice grad in the state is $91,820, compared to a typical salary of $110,030 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Kentucky that offer nursing practice degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

Northern Kentucky University

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

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. A typical student attending NKU will pay a net price of $6,087. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 52%. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,072. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Murray State.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,328. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years.

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

99% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at WKU. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 58%. 99% of students get financical aid. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#7

Bellarmine University

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

An average student at Bellarmine U will pay a net price of $22,229. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

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Nursing Practice Careers in KY

Some of the careers nursing practice 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
Registered Nurses 12% $61,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Registered Nursing 651
Family Practice Nursing 302
Nurse Midwifery 291
Nursing Research & Other 181
Mental Health Nursing 174
Women’s Health Nursing 76
Adult Health Nursing 71
Nursing Administration 48

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