First Professional Degree   Kentucky

Best Colleges for First Professional Degree
in Registered Nursing

17 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT β€” updated for 2026 admissions.

17 Colleges
πŸ“ Kentucky
πŸŽ“ First Professional Degree

Showing 1–17 of 17 colleges in Kentucky

Spalding University
Louisville, Kentucky
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 98.6%
Annual cost
$43,474/yr
Grad earnings
$49,438
SAT avg
1,014
ACT mid
20
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Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky
πŸ› Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 78.1%
Annual cost
$22,265/yr
Grad earnings
$45,795
SAT avg
1,089
ACT mid
21
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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky
πŸ› Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 97.1%
Annual cost
$23,520/yr
Grad earnings
$43,889
SAT avg
977
ACT mid
N/A
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Kentucky State University
Frankfort, Kentucky
πŸ› Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 92.6%
Annual cost
$21,023/yr
Grad earnings
$36,382
SAT avg
910
ACT mid
N/A
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer First Professional Degree in Registered Nursing in Kentucky?
17 colleges and universities currently offer First Professional Degree programs in Registered Nursing in Kentucky, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Registered Nursing in Kentucky?
Bellarmine University leads with median graduate earnings of $62,069 ten years after enrollment for First Professional Degree graduates.
Which Registered Nursing colleges in Kentucky have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Spalding University, Eastern Kentucky University, Western Kentucky University, Kentucky State University. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Registered Nursing programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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