Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Kentucky State University
Associate's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Kentucky
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (30 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky State University | — | $63,364 | — | — |
| University of Pikeville | $76,570 | $65,379 | $17,140 | 0.22 |
| American National University-Pikeville | $75,979 | — | $30,205 | 0.40 |
| Morehead State University | $69,929 | $58,021 | $30,000 | 0.43 |
| Sullivan University | $68,824 | $69,228 | $47,035 | 0.68 |
| Galen College of Nursing-Louisville | $68,114 | $67,737 | $34,859 | 0.51 |
| National Median | $68,409 | — | $20,751 | 0.30 |
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Kentucky
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kentucky schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pikeville Pikeville | $24,150 | $76,570 | $17,140 |
| American National University-Pikeville Pikeville | $11,484 | $75,979 | $30,205 |
| Morehead State University Morehead | $9,838 | $69,929 | $30,000 |
| Sullivan University Louisville | $14,220 | $68,824 | $47,035 |
| Galen College of Nursing-Louisville Louisville | — | $68,114 | $34,859 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Kentucky State University, approximately 57% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.