Best Online Nursing Programs in Bardstown, KY (2026)

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

Bardstown, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Bardstown has a population of about 13,673. Median household income is $49,781 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $222,520 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Nursing Schools to Bardstown

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Bardstown. Distances are calculated from Bardstown 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 Bardstown. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College

Elizabethtown, KY 24.7 miles from Bardstown BOC Score55.0
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#2

MedQuest College

Louisville, KY 28.7 miles from Bardstown BOC Score56.7
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#3

Sullivan University

Louisville, KY 29.7 miles from Bardstown BOC Score43.9
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#4

Galen College of Nursing-Louisville

Louisville, KY 32.1 miles from Bardstown BOC Score68.3
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#5

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY 32.3 miles from Bardstown BOC Score59.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky nursing page.

Nursing 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Registered Nurse$84,850Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$91,139
Licensed Practical Nurse$64,460Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$69,237
Nurse Anesthetist$222,520Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$239,012
Nurse MidwifeN/AKY statewide–
Nurse Practitioner$122,900Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$132,009
Nursing Assistant$42,220Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$45,349

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.

Bardstown at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population13,673Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,781Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Bardstown, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Bardstown. The closest is Elizabethtown Community and Technical College in Elizabethtown, KY (24.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Louisville (32.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Bardstown?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Bardstown are: Nurse Anesthetist ($222,520), Nurse Practitioner ($122,900), Registered Nurse ($84,850). 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 nursing 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 nursing?

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.

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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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