Best Online Healthcare Programs in Henderson, KY (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Henderson, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. Henderson has a population of about 27,994. Median household income is $47,176 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kentucky, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $103,450 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Healthcare Schools to Henderson

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Henderson. Distances are calculated from Henderson city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Henderson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Henderson Community College

Henderson, KY 5.0 miles from Henderson BOC Score53.8
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#2

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, IN 9.0 miles from Henderson BOC Score60.4
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#3

University of Evansville

Evansville, IN 9.3 miles from Henderson BOC Score63.7
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#4

Ross Medical Education Center-Evansville

Evansville, IN 10.6 miles from Henderson BOC Score31.0
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#5

Ross Medical Education Center-Owensboro

Owensboro, KY 26.2 miles from Henderson BOC Score32.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky healthcare page.

Healthcare Wages Near Henderson

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$103,450
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$49,330
Medical Records Specialist$48,410
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$38,750
Healthcare Social Worker$64,080
Epidemiologist$78,810

Source: BLS, May 2025 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.

Henderson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,994Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,176Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Henderson, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Henderson. The closest is Henderson Community College in Henderson, KY (5.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ross Medical Education Center-Owensboro (26.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles in Kentucky?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Kentucky are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($103,450), Epidemiologist ($78,810), Healthcare Social Worker ($64,080). Wages for Henderson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Owensboro instead of Henderson?

Owensboro, KY is 25.8 miles from Henderson and has its own set of local healthcare programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Henderson an affordable place to study healthcare?

Henderson’s median household income of $47,176 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Henderson 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.

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; 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.

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