Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Associate's degree · Kentucky State University · Frankfort, KY

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$88,912Median earnings 4 years after
$72,396Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
9Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Kentucky State University earn a median of $56,730. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $80,813 four years after graduating (middle half: $61,109–$103,839).

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other Kentucky schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Pikeville
Pikeville
$76,570$15,750
American National University-Louisville
Louisville
$75,979$28,785
Morehead State University
Morehead
$69,929$21,625
Sullivan University
Louisville
$68,824$25,625
Galen Health Institutes-Pikeville
Pikeville
$68,114$24,808
Galen College of Nursing-ARH
Hazard
$68,114$24,808
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville
Louisville
$68,114$24,808
Gateway Community and Technical College
Florence
$67,888$15,138
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond
$66,512$21,464
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville
$65,979$10,950
Hazard Community and Technical College
Hazard
$65,822$11,888
Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Prestonsburg
$65,735$13,000
Beckfield College-Florence
Florence
$65,659$25,833
Ashland Community and Technical College
Ashland
$64,909$15,238
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green
$64,845$11,395

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Kentucky State University make?

The median salary is $56,730 and $72,396 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.