Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Elizabethtown, KY (2026)
Elizabethtown, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $26,990 to $40,924 per year for indexed programs. Elizabethtown has a population of about 31,870. Median household income is $56,250 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kentucky, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $222,520 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Elizabethtown
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Elizabethtown. Distances are calculated from Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of Louisville
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Sullivan University
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Campbellsville University
Published tuition$26,990 - $40,924
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Jefferson Community and Technical College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown is part of the Elizabethtown, KY metro area (BLS area code 21060). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $77,930 | Elizabethtown, KY | $86,015 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,080 | Elizabethtown, KY | $67,417 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $222,520 | KY statewide | $245,607 |
| Nurse Midwife | N/A | KY statewide | – |
| Nurse Practitioner | $115,540 | Elizabethtown, KY | $127,528 |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,030 | Elizabethtown, KY | $41,976 |
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.
Elizabethtown at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,870 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,250 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 90.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Hardin County | 2,569 workers, 36 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Elizabethtown-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Radcliff, KY – 8.6 mi away (22,490 pop)
- Bardstown, KY – 24.4 mi away (21,143 pop)
- Louisville, KY – 34.3 mi away (1,003,412 pop)
- Jeffersontown, KY – 38.5 mi away (27,352 pop)
- New Albany, IN – 41.9 mi away (36,670 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Elizabethtown, KY?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Elizabethtown. The closest is Elizabethtown Community and Technical College in Elizabethtown, KY (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Jefferson Community and Technical College (38.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Elizabethtown?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Elizabethtown are: Nurse Anesthetist ($222,520), Nurse Practitioner ($115,540), Registered Nurse ($77,930). 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 Radcliff instead of Elizabethtown?
Radcliff, KY is 8.6 miles from Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown an affordable place to study nursing?
Elizabethtown’s median household income of $56,250 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Elizabethtown 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.