Nurse Practitioner Programs in Kentucky: 11 Colleges and Schools
11 Kentucky schools reported nurse practitioner completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 484 students: 7 public, 4 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Kentucky · CIP 51.3805
11 schools in Kentucky graduated 484 NPs in 2024, out of 532 schools nationally. By type: 7 public, 4 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: doctorate (8), certificate (5), master's (5).
The largest program is Frontier Nursing University in Versailles with 204 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 11 Kentucky schools
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Largest programs in Kentucky
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frontier Nursing University | Versailles | 204 |
| 2 | Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights | 99 |
| 3 | University of Louisville | Louisville | 47 |
| 4 | University of Kentucky | Lexington | 36 |
| 5 | Murray State University | Murray | 29 |
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All programs in Kentucky by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville · 3 schools | ||||
| University of Louisville | Public | master's, certificate, doctorate | 47 | Website ↗ |
| Spalding University | Private nonprofit | master's, doctorate | 11 | Website ↗ |
| Bellarmine University | Private nonprofit | certificate, doctorate | 7 | Website ↗ |
| Bowling Green · 1 school | ||||
| Western Kentucky University | Public | certificate, doctorate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Highland Heights · 1 school | ||||
| Northern Kentucky University | Public | doctorate | 99 | Website ↗ |
| Lexington · 1 school | ||||
| University of Kentucky | Public | doctorate | 36 | Website ↗ |
| Morehead · 1 school | ||||
| Morehead State University | Public | master's | 4 | Website ↗ |
| Murray · 1 school | ||||
| Murray State University | Public | doctorate | 29 | Website ↗ |
| Richmond · 1 school | ||||
| Eastern Kentucky University | Public | certificate, doctorate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Versailles · 1 school | ||||
| Frontier Nursing University | Private nonprofit | master's, certificate | 204 | Website ↗ |
| Williamsburg · 1 school | ||||
| University of the Cumberlands | Private nonprofit | master's | 23 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 11 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 11 | 484 | this page |
| Ohio | 22 | 827 | Programs in Ohio → |
| Illinois | 20 | 3,654 | Programs in Illinois → |
| Indiana | 19 | 663 | Programs in Indiana → |
| Tennessee | 19 | 699 | Programs in Tennessee → |
| Virginia | 18 | 303 | Programs in Virginia → |
| Missouri | 13 | 591 | Programs in Missouri → |
| West Virginia | 6 | 71 | Programs in West Virginia → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about NP programs in Kentucky
- How many NP programs are in Kentucky?
- 11 colleges and schools reported nurse practitioner completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 484 students.
- Which Kentucky program is the largest?
- Frontier Nursing University in Versailles, with 204 graduates in 2024, followed by Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights (99).
- Are Kentucky programs mostly public?
- Yes: 7 public, 4 private nonprofit of the 11 schools.
- What does an NP earn in Kentucky?
- Typical NP pay in Kentucky is $122,870 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $132,300 nationally.