Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Published tuition$4,706 - $13,281
Online programsYes
Best Online Nursing Programs in Nicholasville, KY (2026)
Nicholasville, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $4,706 to $40,924 per year for indexed programs. Nicholasville has a population of about 31,625. Median household income is $67,514 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $242,700 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Nicholasville
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Nicholasville. Distances are calculated from Nicholasville 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 Nicholasville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Frontier Nursing University
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Online programsYes
Eastern Kentucky University
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Online programsYes
Medical Career & Technical College
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Campbellsville University
Published tuition$26,990 - $40,924
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Nicholasville
Nicholasville is part of the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area (BLS area code 30460). 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 | $79,040 | Lexington-Fayette, KY | $85,081 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,480 | Lexington-Fayette, KY | $66,179 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $242,700 | Lexington-Fayette, KY | $261,249 |
| Nurse Midwife | N/A | KY statewide | – |
| Nurse Practitioner | $123,070 | Lexington-Fayette, KY | $132,476 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,380 | Lexington-Fayette, KY | $42,390 |
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.
Nicholasville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,625 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $67,514 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Nicholasville-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Lexington, KY – 12.0 mi away (312,495 pop)
- Richmond, KY – 18.9 mi away (39,267 pop)
- Winchester, KY – 21.8 mi away (25,961 pop)
- Georgetown, KY – 23.1 mi away (35,353 pop)
- Frankfort, KY – 26.4 mi away (39,034 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Nicholasville, KY?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Nicholasville. The closest is Bluegrass Community and Technical College in Lexington, KY (9.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Campbellsville University (57.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Nicholasville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Nicholasville are: Nurse Anesthetist ($242,700), Nurse Practitioner ($123,070), Registered Nurse ($79,040). 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 Lexington instead of Nicholasville?
Lexington, KY is 12.0 miles from Nicholasville 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 Nicholasville an affordable place to study nursing?
Nicholasville’s median household income of $67,514 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Nicholasville 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.