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Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing, FSMFN, was established by the Frontier Nursing Service in 1939. originally known as the Frontier Graduate School of Midwifery, it was given present name in 1991. This non-profit, private, graduate school is situated in Hyden, Kentucky.
Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing awards the Master of Science degree in nursing-midwifery, family nursing, and women's health care nursing. The doctorate degree is granted in nursing practice. Students can also opt for post masters certification courses.
FSMFN students are provided extensive financial assistance to help complete their education. Apart from Federal grants and Stafford loans, eligible candidates are awarded various scholarships including the Kitty Ernst Scholarship, the Alice Adams Scholarship, the Arronson Scholarship, the Margaret Ferguson Scholarship, the Daughters of Colonial Wars Scholarship, the Mardi Perry Scholarship, and the Whistler Student Scholarship.
Frontier is located in Hyden, KY (a quiet rural area). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Frontier is the Doctoral degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Frontier is known for its programs in education and teaching.
The school does not offer open admission.
The full-time faculty at Frontier is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 545 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A large number of students at Frontier are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are female.
Frontier offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Frontier School Of Midwifery And Family Nursing
195 School Street
Hyden, KY 41749
http://www.midwives.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 113 | education courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Frontier in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 93 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 20 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Frontier had a total enrollment of 545 students (664 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 2% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 19% |
| 35-39 | 19% |
| 40-49 | 26% |
| 50-64 | 14% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Frontier offers campus housing for 56 of its 664 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Hyden, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Financial Aid:
Frontier participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3007000)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 22 | $75,158 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 22 | $75,158 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Frontier Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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