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2027 Best Nursing Practice Schools in Kentucky

5 Colleges in the United States
244 Nursing Practice Degrees Awarded
$96,225 Avg Early-Career Salary

Nursing Practice is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best nursing practice schools.

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Best Schools for Nursing Practice in Kentucky

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall nursing practice education in Kentucky.

Top Schools in Nursing Practice

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Our analysis ranked University Of Kentucky the best school in the country for a degree in nursing practice. Set in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public institution. About 71% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 28 nursing practice students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kentucky in the most recent data year. Graduates of the nursing practice program make about $102,363 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in nursing practice from University Of Kentucky

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University Of Louisville is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in nursing practice, ranking #2. Located in the city of Louisville, University Of Louisville is a very large public university. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Louisville awarded about 49 nursing practice degrees in the most recent data year. Nursing Practice graduates of University Of Louisville earn a median of $68,762 early in their careers. University Of Louisville graduates carry a median of $23,205 in student loans. See the full nursing practice program report for University Of Louisville

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Northern Kentucky University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best nursing practice schools. Set in the suburb of Highland Heights, Northern Kentucky University is a large public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Northern Kentucky University awarded about 123 nursing practice degrees in the most recent data year. Nursing Practice graduates of Northern Kentucky University earn a median of $102,793 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000. See the full nursing practice program report for Northern Kentucky University

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Students looking for a strong nursing practice program will find one at Murray State University, which ranked #4. Murray State University is a large public school located in the town of Murray. About 64% of students finish within six years. About 25 nursing practice degrees were awarded at Murray State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the nursing practice program make about $127,240 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,082 to complete this degree. Get the full nursing practice details for Murray State University

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Students looking for a strong nursing practice program will find one at Eastern Kentucky University, which ranked #5. This large public university is located in the town of Richmond. About 55% of students finish within six years. Eastern Kentucky University awarded about 19 nursing practice degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their nursing practice degree from Eastern Kentucky University earn around $79,966 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,685. Get the full nursing practice details for Eastern Kentucky University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 schools evaluated.

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