Best Online Healthcare Programs in London, KY (2026)

London, Kentucky has a population of about 7,576. The city’s median household income is $45,850 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited healthcare programs within 100 miles of London. In Kentucky, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $100,260 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Healthcare Schools to London

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

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
University of the CumberlandsWilliamsburg, KY26.9 miContact school for pricing
Somerset Community CollegeSomerset, KY29.9 miContact school for pricing
Medical Career & Technical CollegeRichmond, KY43.8 miContact school for pricing
Lincoln Memorial UniversityHarrogate, TN44.4 miContact school for pricing
Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond, KY44.6 miContact school for pricing

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


Healthcare Wages Near London

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$100,260
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$62,630
Medical Records Specialist$48,020
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$38,010
Healthcare Social Worker$64,840
Epidemiologist$70,140

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.


London at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population7,576Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,850Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare-related employment in Laurel County3,488 workers, 388 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare programs are near London, KY?

Our directory lists 5 healthcare programs within 100 miles of London. The closest is University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, KY (26.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Eastern Kentucky University (44.6 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles in Kentucky?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Kentucky are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($100,260), Epidemiologist ($70,140), Healthcare Social Worker ($64,840). Wages for London workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Somerset instead of London?

Somerset, KY is 29.3 miles from London 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 London an affordable place to study healthcare?

London’s median household income of $45,850 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in London 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.