Best Online Liberal Arts 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 2 accredited liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Bardstown. In the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $88,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Bardstown

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

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

Liberal Arts 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 Liberal Arts 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 liberal arts programs are near Bardstown, KY?

Our directory lists 2 liberal arts programs within 100 miles of Bardstown. The closest is University of Louisville in Louisville, KY (32.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Western Kentucky University (79.6 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Bardstown?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Bardstown are: Management Analyst ($88,000), Technical Writer ($72,500), Human Resources Specialist ($67,490). 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 Elizabethtown instead of Bardstown?

Elizabethtown, KY is 24.4 miles from Bardstown and has its own set of local liberal arts 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 liberal arts?

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 Liberal Arts Programs in Kentucky
• Main Liberal Arts Degree Guide
• Liberal Arts Programs by State