Kentucky is experiencing a surge in students pursuing health-related degrees, according to new data released by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) during the Healthcare Workforce Collaboratory event in Lexington.

Enrollment in health-related majors across all public and private colleges and universities has increased 22.8% — or by 6,953 students — since 2022.

CPE data show notable enrollment increases in healthcare programs among key populations, including:

• Appalachian students: up 32.1% (+2,769)

• Students age 25 and older: up 17.3% (+2,400)

• Low-income undergraduate students: up 30.5% (+2,321)*

• First-generation undergraduate students: up 31.0% (+1,800)*

*Financial aid indicators, including income and first-generation status, are collected through federal an

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