by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Eastern EKU stacks up against peers offering health professions.
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Eastern EKU is a solid choice among schools offering health professions. In particular, it placed #1,372 out of 3,031 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Kentucky.
During the most recent reporting year, Eastern Kentucky University awarded 288 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Health Professions students who finish a bachelor’s at Eastern EKU earn a median of $70,965 a year. This is higher than $49,519, the median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Eastern EKU, health professions graduates take on a median debt of $24,680 in student loans. This is lower than $25,165, the typical median for all majors at Eastern EKU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,452 | $20,930 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
Read more about Eastern EKU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 26% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of health professions associate’s degree graduates at Eastern EKU were White. Roughly 95% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a associate’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at Eastern EKU were White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 238 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Among recent graduates, 18% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of health professions master’s degree graduates at Eastern EKU were White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a master’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 135 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the health professions majors at Eastern Kentucky University.
This health professions program at Eastern EKU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 232 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 125 |
| Communication Sciences | 56 |
| Public Health | 52 |
| Allied Health Professions | 37 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 25 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 8 |