2024 - Best Nursing Schools In Lexington, Kentucky

2024 Best Nursing Schools in Lexington, Kentucky

Research and compare nursing programs in Lexington, Kentucky.

We can help you find the best nursing schools located in the city of Lexington, the state of Kentucky, across the nation, and offered online.

Compare Lexington Nursing Schools

Compare Kentucky Nursing Schools	ADN	BSN
Number of Nursing Programs	1	1
Average NCLEX Passing Rate	90.26%	96.30%
NCLEX Passing Rate Range	90.26% to 90.26%	96.30% to 96.30%

In total the state of Kentucky offers 41 nursing schools consisting of 5 private schools which generally will be more expensive than the 24 public schools which will have lower in-state tuition costs.

Within the the city of Lexington there are 2 nursing schools with 0 private and 2 public schools in Lexington to choose from.

Whether you are looking for an entry level or advance nursing degree, Lexington offer 8 nursing degree levels including: Accelerated BSN, Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, BSN to DNP, BSN to PhD, MSN to DNP, Post Master's NP Certificate and Practical Nursing.

To meet the diverse needs of Lexington healthcare needs, nursing programs in Lexington offer 1 nursing degrees to specialize in, including Registered Nursing.

Options for earning your nursing in Lexington have never been more flexible. Lexington nursing programs have become adept at offering effective alternatives for you to earn your nursing degree, no matter your life situation or schedule. You will find 3 different paths to earn your nursing degree in Kentucky including Campus, Online and Hybrid.

Ranking Methodology

To create our rankings, we evaluated 1 ADN degree programs and 1 BSN degree programs in Lexington. We obtained each institution’s first-time NCLEX-RN passing rates, the number of students taking the test, the program nursing accreditation and more. We then compared the results against other nursing programs in Lexington to provide our city rankings. View our methodology.

University of Kentucky

South Limestone, Lexington, KY - 40506-0032
((85) 9) -257-9000

University of Kentucky (UKY) is an institution of higher education in Lexington. Its College of Nursing, which has nationally-ranked programs, has been providing quality education for more than 50 years. Traditional BSN - This four-year traditional BSN program prepares students for the NCLEX. In terms of the performance in the said

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Programs: Registered Nursing
Offered As: Campus, Hybrid and Online
State Rank BSN: 2
National Rank BSN: 37
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (BSN): 97.27%

Program Accreditors:
State RANK ADN: N/A
National Rank ADN: N/A
Average NCLEX Passing Rate (ADN): N/A

Kentucky has 31 cities that offer accredited nursing schools. If Lexington does not offer the nursing program you are looking for, you can take advantage of Kentucky's in-state nursing school tuition in these other cities: Ashland, Barbourville, Campbellsville, Crestview Hills, Elizabethtown, Frankfort, Grayson, Hazard, Highland Heights, Hopkinsville, Lexington, Louisville, Madisonville, Maysville, Midway, Morehead, Murray, Owensboro, Paducah, Pikeville, Prestonsburg and Somerset.

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Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics

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2024 - Best Nursing Schools in Lexington, KY