by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at K-State. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels. Its best result is a rank of #17 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates K-State as a strong choice for nursing, ranked #1,628 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,628 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Kentucky | 31 of 41 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 445 of 550 |
The following degree levels are offered in nursing at K-State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Associate’s | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Kentucky State University handed out 20 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
K-State ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #17 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 17 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 250 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 909 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from K-State report a median salary of $63,708 a year. This is higher than $39,894, the median for all majors at K-State.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,700 | $12,452 |
| Fees | $1,126 | $1,126 |
Learn more about K-State tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at K-State were Black or African American. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kentucky State University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
K-State granted 20 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (65%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Kentucky State University awarded 7 associate’s degrees in nursing.
K-State is not currently ranked for nursing at the associate’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of nursing associate’s degree graduates at K-State are White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kentucky State University with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
K-State conferred 7 associate’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%).