by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in nursing at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 8 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WKU, HILLTOPPERS among the top schools in the country for nursing, placing at #816 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 816 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Kentucky | 7 of 41 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 159 of 552 |
Here is each degree level granted in nursing at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 146 |
| Associate’s | 114 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Professional Certificate | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University awarded 13 master’s degrees in nursing.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Kentucky | 6 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 95 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 395 |
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. Roughly 85% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS conferred 13 master’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (85%).
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University awarded 15 professional certificate degrees in nursing.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS is not currently ranked for nursing at the professional certificate level.
All of the 15 students who graduated with a professional certificate degree in nursing from WKU, HILLTOPPERS identified as women.
The largest share of nursing professional certificate degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a professional certificate in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS awarded 14 professional certificate completions in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%).
WKU, HILLTOPPERS conferred 1 professional certificate completion in family practice nurse/nursing recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (100%).
Undergraduate study is also available at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 146 |
| Associate’s Degrees in Nursing | 114 |