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Licensed Practical Nursing Schools in Kentucky

In 2020-2021, 4,037 students earned their Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training degrees in KY.

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 3,314
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3,314
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3,314
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 676
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 676
Associate Degree 47

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: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 8.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 80.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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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
10,180 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,625. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

420 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,196 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1. Graduates earn an average $29,083 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

319 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,893 Total Students

A typical student attending West Kentucky Community and Technical College will pay a net price of $5,679. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 96% of students get financical aid.

316 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,446 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. 98% of students get financical aid.

303 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,299 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 89% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

270 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,104 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $29,495 a year. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

250 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,400 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $5,174. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,484 a year.

224 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,426 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,526 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. A typical student attending Big Sandy Community and Technical College will pay a net price of $3,842.

223 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,137 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,617. In their early career, SKYCTC grads earn an average salary of $26,129. The full-time teacher rate is 94%.

173 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,837 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,858. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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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