by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 9 schools in Kentucky to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of health professions. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,561 doctor's degrees in health professions during the 2022-2023 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The health professions doctor's 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 for a Doctor's Degree 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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for health professions students working on their doctor's degree.
The health professions school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Health Professions Doctor's Degree Schools in Kentucky.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in health professions.
University of Kentucky is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a doctor's degree in health professions. Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from University of Kentucky
It is difficult to beat University of Louisville if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in health professions. UofL is a very large public university located in the large city of Louisville.More information about a doctorate in health professions from University of Louisville
Northern Kentucky University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in health professions. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Northern Kentucky University
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in health professions has to look into Bellarmine University. Located in the city of Louisville, Bellarmine U is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Bellarmine University
Located in the city of Louisville, Sullivan University is a private for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Sullivan University
Located in the distant town of Richmond, Eastern is a public university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Eastern Kentucky University
WKU is a large public university located in the city of Bowling Green.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Western Kentucky University
Located in the large city of Louisville, Spalding is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Spalding University
UPIKE is a small private not-for-profit university located in the remote town of Pikeville.More information about a doctorate in health professions from University of Pikeville
Explore all the Best Health Professions Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 29 | 3,725 |
| Virginia | 29 | 2,730 |
| Georgia | 28 | 2,018 |
| Mississippi | 28 | 656 |
| South Carolina | 28 | 1,055 |
| North Carolina | 26 | 2,134 |
| Alabama | 25 | 1,504 |
| Tennessee | 25 | 2,261 |
| Louisiana | 25 | 1,094 |
| Arkansas | 23 | 779 |
| West Virginia | 20 | 776 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 452 |
| Nursing | 422 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 240 |
| Dentistry | 186 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 180 |
| Optometry | 55 |
| Communication Sciences | 11 |
| Public Health | 6 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 5 |
| Medical Science | 4 |