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Registered Nursing in Kentucky

Registered Nursing Schools in Kentucky

Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Kentucky

There are 49,430 people in the state and 3,356,260 people in the nation working in Registered Nursing jobs.

Registered Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. KY

Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a Registered Nursing grad in the state is $83,710, compared to a typical salary of $98,179 nationwide.

Registered Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. KY

Our data covers 5 colleges in Kentucky offering Registered Nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $67,307 in their first year after graduation. 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. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $45,496 a year. The school admits about 92% of applicants. 87% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $48,648 after earning their degree at this institution. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. 81% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $40,545 after earning their degree at this institution. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Registered Nursing Careers in KY

Some of the careers Registered Nursing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Registered Nurses $105,741
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

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Registered Nursing.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 3,933

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