Best Online Computer Science Programs in Bardstown, KY (2026)

Bardstown, Kentucky has a population of about 13,673. The city’s median household income is $49,781 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited computer science programs within 100 miles of Bardstown, with tuition ranging from $26,990 to $40,924 per year. In the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $136,260 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Bardstown

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer computer science programs. Distances are calculated from Bardstown city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky computer science page.

Computer Science Wages Near Bardstown

Bardstown is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area (BLS area code 31140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kentucky statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2024 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Bardstown at a Glance

Other Bardstown-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Elizabethtown, KY – 24.4 mi away (77,016 pop)
• Radcliff, KY – 26.2 mi away (22,490 pop)
• Louisville, KY – 26.3 mi away (1,003,412 pop)
• Jeffersontown, KY – 27.5 mi away (27,352 pop)
• Shelbyville, KY – 29.5 mi away (22,779 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science programs are near Bardstown, KY?

Our directory lists 5 computer science programs within 100 miles of Bardstown. The closest is Elizabethtown Community and Technical College in Elizabethtown, KY (24.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Indiana University-Southeast (41.3 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Bardstown?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Bardstown are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($136,260), Database Architect ($117,370), Computer Network Architect ($116,170). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kentucky statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Elizabethtown instead of Bardstown?

Elizabethtown, KY is 24.4 miles from Bardstown and has its own set of local computer science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Bardstown an affordable place to study computer science?

Bardstown’s median household income of $49,781 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bardstown while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

Related Resources

• Online Computer Science Programs in Kentucky
• Main Computer Science Degree Guide
• Computer Science Programs by State