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Licensed Practical Nursing Schools in Kentucky

3,809 students earned Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training degrees in Kentucky in the 2021-2022 year.

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

Education Levels of Licensed Practical Nursing Majors in Kentucky

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3,154
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 622
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 622
Associate Degree 33

Gender Distribution

In Kentucky, a licensed practical/vocational nurse training major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors in Kentucky is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 9.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 78.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Licensed Practical Nursing Grads in Kentucky

9,790 people in the state and 701,690 in the nation are employed in jobs related to licensed practical/vocational nurse training.

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Wages for Licensed Practical Nursing Jobs in Kentucky

A typical salary for a licensed practical/vocational nurse training grad in the state is $41,920, compared to a typical salary of $47,050 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Kentucky that offer licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

635 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,750 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,145.

420 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,811 Total Students

95% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $29,985 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

319 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,869 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,698. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

316 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,532 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,197 after earning their degree at this institution. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

303 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,089 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,083. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average.

270 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,239 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

250 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,479 Total Students

A typical student attending ACTC will pay a net price of $4,764. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,507 a year.

224 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,162 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,068. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,837 after earning their degree at this institution. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

223 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,368 Total Students

97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,354 a year. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

173 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,014 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 96% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,361.

Licensed Practical Nursing Careers in KY

Some of the careers licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors go into include:

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

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to licensed practical/vocational nurse training.

Major Annual Graduates in KY
Nursing Assistants & Aides 77

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