Best Online Education Programs in Louisville, KY (2026)
Louisville, Kentucky has a population of about 1,003,412. Our directory has 37 accredited schools offering education programs near Louisville, with tuition ranging from $16,398 to $60,247 per year for indexed programs. In the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $113,950 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Education Schools to Louisville
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 37 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Louisville. Distances are calculated from Louisville city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellarmine University | Louisville, KY | 4.8 mi | $47,180 - $60,247 | – |
| The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | Louisville, KY | 6.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Louisville | Louisville, KY | 7.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Spalding University | Louisville, KY | 7.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College | Louisville, KY | 7.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Simmons College of Kentucky | Louisville, KY | 8.1 mi | $16,398 - $25,981 | – |
| Indiana University-Southeast | New Albany, IN | 15.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Hanover College | Hanover, IN | 39.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Kentucky State University | Frankfort, KY | 43.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Midway University | Midway, KY | 52.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky education page.
Education Wages Near Louisville
Louisville 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $64,460 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $69,237 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,500 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $69,280 |
| Middle School Teacher | $63,030 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $67,701 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $65,470 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $70,322 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $113,950 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $122,395 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $105,930 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $113,781 |
| Tutor | $37,540 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $40,322 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $70,490 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $75,714 |
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.
Louisville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Jefferson County | 6,264 workers, 528 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Louisville-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Jeffersontown, KY – 5.1 mi away (27,352 pop)
- Jeffersonville, IN – 12.2 mi away (47,124 pop)
- Clarksville, IN – 12.6 mi away (21,920 pop)
- New Albany, IN – 13.7 mi away (36,670 pop)
- Shelbyville, KY – 22.9 mi away (22,779 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Louisville, KY?
Our directory has 37 accredited schools offering education programs near Louisville. The closest is Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY (4.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Midway University (52.8 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Louisville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Louisville are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($113,950), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($105,930), Educational and Career Counselor ($70,490). 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 Jeffersontown instead of Louisville?
Jeffersontown, KY is 5.1 miles from Louisville and has its own set of local education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
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
Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.