Occupational Safety & Health Schools Near Henderson, KY (2026)

Updated August 25, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Henderson, Kentucky has 2 accredited schools offering occupational safety and health programs. Henderson has a population of about 27,994. Median household income is $47,176 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kentucky, the top-earning occupational safety and health-related role is Occupational Health and Safety Specialist at a median $83,730 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Occupational Safety and Health Schools to Henderson

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY 85.3 miles from Henderson
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
52.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,889
Avg net price $10,990/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Murray State University

Murray, KY 94.1 miles from Henderson
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
58.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,737
Avg net price $9,096/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Jefferson Community and Technical College

Louisville, KY 103.2 miles from Henderson
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
49.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,171
Avg net price $6,376/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,808
Out‑of‑state$6,512
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 57

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

#4

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY 179.0 miles from Henderson
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
52.8 BOC Score
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: 32

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

#5

Maysville Community and Technical College

Maysville, KY 211.8 miles from Henderson
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
52.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,194
Avg net price $4,605/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ashland Community and Technical College

Ashland, KY 272.0 miles from Henderson
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
53.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,504
Avg net price $5,717/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky occupational safety and health page.

Occupational Safety and Health Wages Near Henderson

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$83,730
Occupational Health and Safety Technician$61,120

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.

Henderson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,994Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,176Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited occupational safety and health schools are near Henderson, KY?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering occupational safety and health programs near Henderson. The closest is Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, KY (85.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Murray State University (94.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying occupational safety and health roles in Kentucky?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying occupational safety and health-related roles in Kentucky are: Occupational Health and Safety Specialist ($83,730), Occupational Health and Safety Technician ($61,120). Wages for Henderson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Evansville instead of Henderson?

Evansville, IN is 10.5 miles from Henderson and has its own set of local occupational safety and health programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Henderson an affordable place to study occupational safety and health?

Henderson’s median household income of $47,176 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Henderson 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 Henderson

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

Data verified: August 25, 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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