Sullivan University
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Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Louisville, KY (2026)
Louisville, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $13,930 to $31,263 per year for indexed programs. Louisville has a population of about 1,003,412. 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 Louisville
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Louisville. Distances are calculated from Louisville 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 Louisville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
MedQuest College
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Online programs--
University of Louisville
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Online programsYes
Jefferson Community and Technical College
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Online programsYes
ATA College
Published tuition$13,930 - $31,263
Online programsYes
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 | $84,850 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $91,139 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,460 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $69,237 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $222,520 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $239,012 |
| Nurse Midwife | N/A | KY statewide | – |
| Nurse Practitioner | $122,900 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $132,009 |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,220 | Louisville/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.
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 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Louisville. The closest is Sullivan University in Louisville, KY (3.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is ATA College (8.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Louisville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Louisville 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 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.
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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.