by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 28 schools in Kentucky to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of registered nursing. Combined, these schools handed out 1,937 associate degrees in registered nursing to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The registered nursing associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for registered nursing students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Registered Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for registered nursing students seeking a an associate degree.
It is hard to beat Galen College of Nursing - Louisville if you want to pursue an associate degree in registered nursing. Galen College of Nursing - Louisville is a small private for-profit college located in the city of Louisville.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Galen College of Nursing - Louisville
Western Kentucky University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in registered nursing. WKU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Bowling Green.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Western Kentucky University
It's hard to beat Sullivan University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in registered nursing. Located in the large city of Louisville, Sullivan University is a private for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Sullivan University
It's hard to beat Jefferson Community and Technical College if you want to pursue an associate degree in registered nursing. Jefferson Community and Technical College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Louisville.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Jefferson Community and Technical College
Located in the distant town of Richmond, Eastern is a public university with a large student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Eastern Kentucky University
Located in the town of Williamsburg, Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from University of the Cumberlands
Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Lexington.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Bluegrass Community and Technical College
UPIKE is a small private not-for-profit university located in the remote town of Pikeville.More information about a associate in registered nursing from University of Pikeville
Morehead State University is a moderately-sized public university located in the remote town of Morehead.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Morehead State University
Located in the distant town of Hopkinsville, Hopkinsville Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in registered nursing from Hopkinsville Community College
Explore all the Best Registered Nursing Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 272 | 1,269 |
| Florida | 232 | 9,011 |
| North Carolina | 231 | 2,538 |
| Georgia | 217 | 1,473 |
| West Virginia | 180 | 813 |
| Tennessee | 170 | 1,235 |
| Arkansas | 161 | 1,212 |
| Virginia | 158 | 2,569 |
| Louisiana | 124 | 966 |
| Alabama | 109 | 2,116 |
| South Carolina | 105 | 1,223 |
Registered Nursing is one of 23 different types of Nursing programs to choose from.
