Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, KY
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
96
Median Earnings (1yr)
$64,845
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$64,845
Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.
How This Program Compares
First-year graduate earnings vs. Nursing programs in Kentucky
Benchmark: $67,351 — average of 46 comparable programs
National median wage — Nursing
$81,708
Across all experience levels in this field
Projected job growth — Nursing
+4%
National outlook for this field
About This Program
Western Kentucky University, a public institution in Bowling Green, KY, offers a two- to four-year certificate in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. This certificate-level program provides focused training in nursing knowledge and clinical skills, preparing students for registered nurse licensure and practice in health care settings.
Classified under CIP code 51.3801 in the nursing field, this certificate program is offered alongside several related programs at Western Kentucky University, including associate's degrees in Industrial Technology/Technician and Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, a bachelor's in Engineering/Industrial Management, a bachelor's in Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and a certificate in Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. Students completing this program can expect instruction in clinical nursing skills, patient care principles, and preparation for the NCLEX-RN examination.
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