Best Mathematics Schools Near Madisonville, KY (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Madisonville, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering mathematics programs, with tuition ranging from $9,006 to $57,451 per year for indexed programs. Madisonville has a population of about 19,442. Median household income is $56,902 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kentucky, the top-earning mathematics-related role is Actuaries at a median $120,400 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Mathematics Schools to Madisonville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mathematics programs near Madisonville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Madisonville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Madisonville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Kentucky Wesleyan College

Owensboro, KY 34.9 miles from Madisonville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
40.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 72%
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,747
Avg net price $17,131/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,673
Out‑of‑state$34,673
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Brescia University

Owensboro, KY 36.5 miles from Madisonville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,500
Avg net price $8,709/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY 62.7 miles from Madisonville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,889
Avg net price $10,990/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 152

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Murray State University

Murray, KY 67.7 miles from Madisonville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,737
Avg net price $9,096/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY 112.8 miles from Madisonville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 79%
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,899
Avg net price $17,988/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,136
Out‑of‑state$29,482
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Bellarmine University

Louisville, KY 115.4 miles from Madisonville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,069
Avg net price $21,499/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY 118.3 miles from Madisonville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
33.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,583
Avg net price $19,341/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Lindsey Wilson College

Columbia, KY 122.3 miles from Madisonville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
39.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,129
Avg net price $15,070/yr
Tuition
In‑state$27,808
Out‑of‑state$27,808
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Mathematics Wages Near Madisonville

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
Mathematicians N/A
Statisticians $112,520
Actuaries $120,400
Operations Research Analysts $83,850
Data Scientists $91,760
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $65,820
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,560
Financial Specialists, All Other $65,690

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.

Madisonville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 19,442 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $56,902 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mathematics schools are near Madisonville, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mathematics programs near Madisonville. The closest is Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro, KY (34.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Austin Peay State University (56.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mathematics roles in Kentucky?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying mathematics-related roles in Kentucky are: Actuaries ($120,400), Statisticians ($112,520), Data Scientists ($91,760). Wages for Madisonville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Hopkinsville instead of Madisonville?

Hopkinsville, KY is 34.7 miles from Madisonville and has its own set of local mathematics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Madisonville an affordable place to study mathematics?

Madisonville’s median household income of $56,902 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Madisonville 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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Other Programs Available in Madisonville

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Madisonville:

Data verified: September 5, 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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