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Nursing in Kentucky

Nursing Schools in Kentucky

Jobs for Nursing Grads in Kentucky

63,190 people in the state and 4,288,120 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Nursing.

Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. KY

Wages for Nursing Jobs in Kentucky

Nursing grads earn an average of $92,594 in the state and $107,448 nationwide.

Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. KY

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

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $67,307 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time student retention rate is 67%.

#2

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,702 after earning their degree at this institution. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

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

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,496 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 92%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,648 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Nursing Careers in KY

Some of the careers Nursing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nurse Practitioners $147,651
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Nurse Anesthetists $66,747
Nurse Midwives $36,174
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Nursing.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Public Health 41,086
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Mental & Social Health Services 33,946
Medicine 29,737

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