Best Online Nursing Programs in Madisonville, KY (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Madisonville, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Madisonville has a population of about 19,442. Median household income is $56,902 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% 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 Madisonville

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Madisonville. Distances are calculated from Madisonville 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 Madisonville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Madisonville Community College

Madisonville, KY 1.6 miles from Madisonville BOC Score55.9
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#2

Hopkinsville Community College

Hopkinsville, KY 31.6 miles from Madisonville BOC Score50.6
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#3

Henderson Community College

Henderson, KY 32.6 miles from Madisonville BOC Score53.8
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#4

Owensboro Community and Technical College

Owensboro, KY 35.1 miles from Madisonville BOC Score55.4
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#5

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, IN 43.7 miles from Madisonville BOC Score60.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky nursing page.

Nursing Wages Near Madisonville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
Registered Nurse$81,040
Licensed Practical Nurse$60,460
Nurse Anesthetist$222,520
Nurse MidwifeN/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.

Madisonville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,442Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,902Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Nursing-related employment in Hopkins County557 workers, 19 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited nursing schools are near Madisonville, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Madisonville. The closest is Madisonville Community College in Madisonville, KY (1.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Southern Indiana (43.7 miles). 5 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 Madisonville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Hopkinsville instead of Madisonville?

Hopkinsville, KY is 34.7 miles from Madisonville 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 Madisonville an affordable place to study nursing?

Madisonville’s median household income of $56,902 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Madisonville 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.

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