Recreation Management Schools Near Jeffersontown, KY (2026)

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

Jeffersontown, Kentucky has 4 accredited schools offering recreation management programs, with tuition ranging from $5,517 to $27,808 per year for indexed programs. Jeffersontown has a population of about 28,988. Median household income is $78,185 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area, the top-earning recreation management-related role is Entertainment and Recreation Manager at a median $80,920 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Recreation Management Schools to Jeffersontown

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

#1

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY 76.1 miles from Jeffersontown BOC Score 52.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 72

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

#2

Lindsey Wilson College

Columbia, KY 77.5 miles from Jeffersontown BOC Score 39.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,129
Avg net price $15,070/yr
Tuition
In‑state$27,808
Out‑of‑state$27,808
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 23

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

#3

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY 97.3 miles from Jeffersontown BOC Score 52.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Union Commonwealth University

Barbourville, KY 130.5 miles from Jeffersontown BOC Score 30.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,002
Avg net price $21,311/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky recreation management page.

Recreation Management Wages Near Jeffersontown

Jeffersontown 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Entertainment and Recreation Manager$80,920Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$86,917
Recreation Worker$30,190Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$32,427
Lodging Manager$66,910Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$71,869

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.

Jeffersontown at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,988Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$78,185Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+38.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited recreation management schools are near Jeffersontown, KY?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering recreation management programs near Jeffersontown. The closest is Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY (76.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Western Kentucky University (97.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying recreation management roles near Jeffersontown?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying recreation management-related roles near Jeffersontown are: Entertainment and Recreation Manager ($80,920), Lodging Manager ($66,910), Recreation Worker ($30,190). 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 Louisville instead of Jeffersontown?

Louisville, KY is 5.1 miles from Jeffersontown and has its own set of local recreation management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Jeffersontown an affordable place to study recreation management?

Jeffersontown’s median household income of $78,185 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jeffersontown 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 Jeffersontown

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Data verified: August 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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