Best Online Healthcare Programs in Louisville, KY (2026)
Louisville, Kentucky has a population of about 1,003,412. There are 5 accredited healthcare programs within 100 miles of Louisville, with tuition ranging from $47,180 to $60,247 per year. In the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $108,170 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Healthcare Schools to Louisville
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer healthcare programs. Distances are calculated from Louisville city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan University | Louisville, KY | 3.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Bellarmine University | Louisville, KY | 4.8 mi | $47,180 - $60,247 | – |
| MedQuest College | Louisville, KY | 6.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Louisville | Louisville, KY | 7.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Spalding University | Louisville, KY | 7.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky healthcare page.
Healthcare 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $108,170 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $116,187 |
| Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar | $63,020 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $67,691 |
| Medical Records Specialist | $57,520 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $61,783 |
| Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant | $40,860 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $43,888 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $73,380 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $78,818 |
| Epidemiologist | $70,140 | KY statewide | $75,338 |
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 |
| Healthcare-related employment in Jefferson County | 75,328 workers, 4,636 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Louisville-Area Cities With Healthcare 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 healthcare programs are near Louisville, KY?
Our directory lists 5 healthcare programs within 100 miles of Louisville. The closest is Sullivan University in Louisville, KY (3.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Spalding University (7.8 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Louisville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Louisville are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($108,170), Healthcare Social Worker ($73,380), Epidemiologist ($70,140). 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 healthcare 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.
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