Frontier Nursing University
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Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Frankfort, KY (2026)
Frankfort, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $4,706 to $13,281 per year for indexed programs. Frankfort has a population of about 28,452. Median household income is $54,438 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.9% 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 Frankfort
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Frankfort. Distances are calculated from Frankfort 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 Frankfort. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Published tuition$4,706 - $13,281
Online programsYes
Galen College of Nursing-Louisville
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Online programsYes
MedQuest College
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Online programs--
Eastern Kentucky University
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Frankfort
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $81,040 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $60,460 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $222,520 |
| Nurse Midwife | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | $122,870 |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,370 |
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.
Frankfort at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,452 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $54,438 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Frankfort-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Georgetown, KY – 17.3 mi away (35,353 pop)
- Shelbyville, KY – 19.9 mi away (22,779 pop)
- Lexington, KY – 24.4 mi away (312,495 pop)
- Nicholasville, KY – 26.4 mi away (30,052 pop)
- Jeffersontown, KY – 38.3 mi away (27,352 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Frankfort, KY?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Frankfort. The closest is Frontier Nursing University in Versailles, KY (13.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern Kentucky University (43.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles in Kentucky?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles in Kentucky are: Nurse Anesthetist ($222,520), Nurse Practitioner ($122,870), Registered Nurse ($81,040). Wages for Frankfort workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Georgetown instead of Frankfort?
Georgetown, KY is 17.3 miles from Frankfort 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 Frankfort an affordable place to study nursing?
Frankfort’s median household income of $54,438 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Frankfort 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.