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Nursing Practice in Kentucky

Nursing Practice Schools in Kentucky

In 2022-2023, 232 students earned their Nursing Practice degrees in KY.

As a degree choice, Nursing Practice is the 56th most popular major in the 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

In this state, there are 54,290 people employed in jobs related to a nursing practice degree, compared to 3,504,280 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Kentucky

Nursing Practice grads earn an average of $91,820 in the state and $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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 97% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $6,087.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. A typical student attending Murray State will pay a net price of $11,072. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years.

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

It takes the average student 4.37 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,328. The full-time teacher rate is 83%.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. 70% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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

A typical student attending Eastern will pay a net price of $10,158. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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Bellarmine University

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

This private school has an average net price of $22,229. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. 42% of the teachers are 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 4,944
Family Practice Nursing 302
Nurse Midwifery 291
Nursing Research & Other 256
Mental Health Nursing 174
Women’s Health Nursing 76
Adult Health Nursing 71
Nursing Administration 58

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