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The bachelor's program at Eastern was ranked #427 on College Factual's Best Schools for registered nursing list. It is also ranked #7 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Kentucky University handed out 153 bachelor's degrees in registered nursing. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 192 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 134 students received their master’s degree in registered nursing from Eastern. This makes it the #26 most popular school for registered nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the registered nursing majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 153 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in registered nursing from Eastern. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in registered nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 134 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 134 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in registered nursing from Eastern. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Eastern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a master's in registered nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 11 |
| Nursing Practice | 11 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 3 |
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