Best Online Nursing Programs in Louisville, KY (2026)
Louisville, Kentucky has a population of about 1,003,412. Our directory has 36 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Louisville, with tuition ranging from $13,930 to $60,247 per year for indexed programs. In the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $208,800 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Nursing Schools to Louisville
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 36 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Louisville. Distances are calculated from Louisville city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan University | Louisville, KY | 3.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Bellarmine University | Louisville, KY | 4.8 mi | $47,180 - $60,247 | – |
| ATA College | Louisville, KY | 6.1 mi | $13,930 - $31,263 | – |
| MedQuest College | Louisville, KY | 6.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Louisville | Louisville, KY | 7.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Spalding University | Louisville, KY | 7.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College | Louisville, KY | 7.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Galen College of Nursing-Louisville | Louisville, KY | 11.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Caris College | Jeffersonville, IN | 11.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Indiana University-Southeast | New Albany, IN | 15.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Louisville
Louisville 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $81,200 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $87,218 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,240 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $66,853 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $208,800 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $224,275 |
| Nurse Midwife | N/A | KY statewide | – |
| Nurse Practitioner | $118,790 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $127,594 |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,360 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $41,203 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
Louisville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Jefferson County | 39,215 workers, 256 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Louisville-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Jeffersontown, KY – 5.1 mi away (27,352 pop)
- Jeffersonville, IN – 12.2 mi away (47,124 pop)
- Clarksville, IN – 12.6 mi away (21,920 pop)
- New Albany, IN – 13.7 mi away (36,670 pop)
- Shelbyville, KY – 22.9 mi away (22,779 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Louisville, KY?
Our directory has 36 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Louisville. The closest is Sullivan University in Louisville, KY (3.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Indiana University-Southeast (15.5 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Louisville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Louisville are: Nurse Anesthetist ($208,800), Nurse Practitioner ($118,790), Registered Nurse ($81,200). 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 Jeffersontown instead of Louisville?
Jeffersontown, KY is 5.1 miles from Louisville 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.
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.
Related Resources
Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.