by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in nursing at University of Kentucky. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 6 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Kentucky among the top schools in the country for nursing, placing at #320 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 320 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Kentucky | 1 of 41 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 38 of 552 |
Here is each degree level granted in nursing at University of Kentucky, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 339 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
| Professional Certificate | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Kentucky conferred 7 master’s degrees in nursing.
University of Kentucky is not currently ranked for nursing at the master’s level.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $25,182 | $49,836 |
| Fees | $1,574 | $1,574 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 14% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at University of Kentucky were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Kentucky granted 7 master’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Kentucky conferred 1 doctoral degree in nursing.
University of Kentucky is in the top 15% of the country for nursing at the doctoral level. Its best result was #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 2 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 38 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 151 |
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in nursing from University of Kentucky identified as women.
The largest share of nursing doctoral degree graduates at University of Kentucky were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
University of Kentucky awarded 1 doctoral completion in nursing science in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of Kentucky handed out 13 professional certificate degrees in nursing.
University of Kentucky is not yet ranked for nursing at the professional certificate level.
All of the 13 students who graduated with a professional certificate degree in nursing from University of Kentucky were women.
The largest share of nursing professional certificate degree graduates at University of Kentucky are White. Approximately 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a professional certificate in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Kentucky granted 13 professional certificate degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (92%).
Undergraduate study is also available at University of Kentucky. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 339 |