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Best Colleges for Nursing in Kentucky

The best colleges for a Nursing degree in Kentucky, led by University of Kentucky, University of the Cumberlands and Bellarmine University. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Nursing programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Nursing in Kentucky?

Based on our rankings, University of Kentucky is the top-ranked college for Nursing in Kentucky. Other top choices include University of the Cumberlands, Bellarmine University, Western Kentucky University.

What are the best Nursing schools?

The best Nursing schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are University of Kentucky, University of the Cumberlands, Bellarmine University. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Nursing?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Nursing programs is approximately $26,668 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Nursing degree?

A bachelor's degree in Nursing typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Nursing rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Nursing graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Nursing programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $49,494 per year. Below are the highest-paying Nursing programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. University of Kentucky — Lexington, KY · 92.9% acceptance · SAT 1,215 · $34,140 tuition · 71% grad rate
  2. 2. University of the Cumberlands — Williamsburg, KY · 98.8% acceptance · $9,875 tuition · 50% grad rate
  3. 3. Bellarmine University — Louisville, KY · 86.1% acceptance · SAT 1,210 · $48,770 tuition · 64% grad rate
  4. 4. Western Kentucky University — Bowling Green, KY · 93.9% acceptance · SAT 971 · $27,000 tuition · 56% grad rate
  5. 5. Murray State University — Murray, KY · 85.7% acceptance · SAT 1,133 · $19,836 tuition · 61% grad rate
  6. 6. Eastern Kentucky University — Richmond, KY · 77.6% acceptance · SAT 1,149 · $21,230 tuition · 50% grad rate
  7. 7. Northern Kentucky University — Highland Heights, KY · 67.7% acceptance · SAT 1,087 · $21,912 tuition · 52% grad rate
  8. 8. Campbellsville University — Campbellsville, KY · 79.7% acceptance · $27,998 tuition · 42% grad rate
  9. 9. Thomas More University — Crestview Hills, KY · 90.4% acceptance · SAT 1,180 · $39,800 tuition · 41% grad rate
  10. 10. Morehead State University — Morehead, KY · 77.2% acceptance · $14,980 tuition · 52% grad rate
  11. 11. Lindsey Wilson College — Columbia, KY · $27,808 tuition · 44% grad rate

Best Colleges for Nursing in Kentucky on PickACampus