by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Morehead State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at Morehead State University was ranked #1,336 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #17 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 619 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 812 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,336 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Morehead State University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 69 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Morehead State University. This makes it the #499 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Morehead State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $70,523 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Morehead State University paid an average of $600 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $397 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,518 | $14,386 |
| Fees | $320 | $320 |
| Books and Supplies | $480 | $480 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,942 | $8,942 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,894 | $2,894 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 nursing majors earned their bachelor's degree from Morehead State University. Of these graduates, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Morehead State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Morehead State University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Morehead State University nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Morehead State University Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from Morehead State University in 2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Morehead State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Morehead State University 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 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 61 nursing majors earned their associate's degree from Morehead State University. Of these graduates, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Morehead State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 98% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Morehead State University with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Morehead State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 69 |
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