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Practical Nursing in Kentucky

Practical Nursing Schools in Kentucky

In 2021-2022, 3,834 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in KY.

A Practical Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Kentucky

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3,179
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 622
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 622
Associate Degree 33

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 9.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 78.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Kentucky

33,850 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

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Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $26,800, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Kentucky that offer practical nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

635 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,750 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average. In their early career, Bluegrass Community and Technical College grads earn an average salary of $29,293. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

471 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,811 Total Students

95% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $6,568.

332 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,869 Total Students

The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $5,698. Graduates earn an average $26,380 after graduation.

317 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,532 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,740.

303 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,089 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. In their early career, Gateway grads earn an average salary of $30,674. 92% of the teachers are full time.

270 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,239 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,041. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

262 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,479 Total Students

The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,764.

224 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,162 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,068. Graduates earn an average $25,837 after graduation.

223 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,368 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 95% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, SKYCTC grads earn an average salary of $27,354.

173 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,014 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,614 after earning their degree at this institution. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Practical Nursing Careers in KY

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title KY Job Growth KY Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 8% $26,080
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 8% $42,140

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

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Health/Medical Admin Services 1,934
Allied Health Professions 1,122
Allied Health Services 1,120
Dental Support Services 452
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 403
Health Sciences & Services 364
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 103
Mental & Social Health Services 74

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