Best registered nursing colleges in Kentucky

Registered nursing bachelor graduates in Kentucky earn a weighted average salary of $63,451 3 years after graduation. This places Kentucky graduate earnings in the bottom 5% nationally. Additionally, registered nursing graduates earn 25% more than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our registered nursing rankings cover 17 of the 19 programs available in Kentucky, accounting for 69% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

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#1 in Kentucky | #18 in Nursing nationally

Berea College

Berea, Kentucky

Economic score 0.55

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Cost $2,601

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $61,814

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 67%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in Kentucky | #67 in Nursing nationally

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky

Economic score 1.24

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Cost $6,087

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $62,248

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 50%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in Kentucky | #114 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 1.58

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Cost $10,158

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $64,922

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 50%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in Kentucky | #206 in Nursing nationally

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky

Economic score 2.14

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Cost $11,072

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $62,810

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 58%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in Kentucky | #271 in Nursing nationally

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky

Economic score 2.48

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Cost $12,329

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $61,606

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 55%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#6 in Kentucky | #365 in Nursing nationally

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky

Economic score 2.96

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Cost $13,835

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $58,893

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 70%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in Kentucky | #417 in Nursing nationally

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky

Economic score 3.29

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Cost $16,328

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $61,655

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 67%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#8 in Kentucky | #433 in Nursing nationally

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky

Economic score 3.41

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Cost $18,277

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $63,288

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 60%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#9 in Kentucky | #462 in Nursing nationally

Bellarmine University

Louisville, Kentucky

Economic score 3.60

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Cost $22,229

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $64,237

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 67%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#10 in Kentucky | #514 in Nursing nationally

Lindsey Wilson College

Columbia, Kentucky

Economic score 3.95

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Cost $14,733

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $55,804

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 51%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#11 in Kentucky | #597 in Nursing nationally

Spalding University

Louisville, Kentucky

Economic score 5.41

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Cost $25,590

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $61,559

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Morehead State University

Morehead, Kentucky

Economic score 2.06

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Cost $11,012

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $62,137

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 48%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Economic score 2.89

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Cost $22,381

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $70,627

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 37%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Thomas More University

Crestview Hills, Kentucky

Economic score 3.23

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Cost $17,801

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $63,765

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 48%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Economic score 3.28

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Cost $28,750

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $67,101

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 43%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, Kentucky

Economic score 3.73

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Cost $22,252

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $64,318

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 39%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Union College

Barbourville, Kentucky

Economic score 6.92

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Cost $24,770

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $56,415

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 37%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.