Best Online Nursing Programs in Jeffersontown, KY (2026)

Jeffersontown, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Jeffersontown has a population of about 28,988. Median household income is $78,185 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.9% 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 Jeffersontown

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer nursing programs near Jeffersontown, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Jeffersontown 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 Jeffersontown. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Sullivan University

Louisville, KY 5.5 miles from Jeffersontown BOC Score 43.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,008
Avg net price $25,532/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Galen College of Nursing-Louisville

Louisville, KY 6.5 miles from Jeffersontown BOC Score 68.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,480
Avg net price $18,540/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY 10.4 miles from Jeffersontown BOC Score 59.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 57

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

#4

Frontier Nursing University

Versailles, KY 48.7 miles from Jeffersontown
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 1

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

#5

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY 60.8 miles from Jeffersontown BOC Score 33.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Beckfield College-Florence

Florence, KY 75.2 miles from Jeffersontown BOC Score 44.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,114
Avg net price $28,133/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY 76.1 miles from Jeffersontown BOC Score 52.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,795
Avg net price $11,040/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,320
Out‑of‑state$21,230
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 72

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

#8

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY 97.3 miles from Jeffersontown BOC Score 52.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,889
Avg net price $10,990/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Nursing Wages Near Jeffersontown

Jeffersontown 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.


Jeffersontown at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,988Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$78,185Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+38.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Nursing-related employment in Jefferson County39,215 workers, 256 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Jeffersontown, KY?

Accredited schools offering nursing programs near Jeffersontown are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Jeffersontown?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Jeffersontown 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 Louisville instead of Jeffersontown?

Louisville, KY is 5.1 miles from Jeffersontown 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 Jeffersontown an affordable place to study nursing?

Jeffersontown’s median household income of $78,185 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jeffersontown 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 Jeffersontown

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.