Best Technology Schools Near Bardstown, KY (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Bardstown, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $4,728 to $32,941 per year for indexed programs. Bardstown has a population of about 13,673. Median household income is $49,781 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $150,710 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Bardstown

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer technology programs near Bardstown, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bardstown 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 Bardstown. 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

Sullivan University

Louisville, KY 29.7 miles from Bardstown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,008
Avg net price $25,532/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY 32.2 miles from Bardstown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 79%
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,899
Avg net price $17,988/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,136
Out‑of‑state$29,482
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 133

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

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#3

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY 33.3 miles from Bardstown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
33.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,583
Avg net price $19,341/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Lindsey Wilson College

Columbia, KY 50.2 miles from Bardstown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
39.7 BOC Score
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: 29

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

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#5

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY 54.0 miles from Bardstown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,025
Avg net price $18,851/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,502
Out‑of‑state$34,140
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 217

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

#6

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY 63.3 miles from Bardstown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • 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: 118

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

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#7

Berea College

Berea, KY 65.8 miles from Bardstown
  • 4 year
55.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,150
Avg net price $6,106/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY 79.6 miles from Bardstown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,889
Avg net price $10,990/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 152

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Technology Wages Near Bardstown

Bardstown 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)
Software Developer $110,270 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $118,443
Information Security Analyst $106,760 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $114,672
Computer Network Architect $101,040 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $108,528
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $96,110 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $103,233
Computer Network Support Specialist $73,160 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $78,582
Computer User Support Specialist $57,620 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $61,890
Web Developer $80,870 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $86,864
Computer and Information Systems Manager $150,710 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $161,880

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.

Bardstown at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 13,673 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $49,781 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Nelson County 124 workers, 51 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Bardstown, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Bardstown. The closest is Elizabethtown Community and Technical College in Elizabethtown, KY (24.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Jefferson Community and Technical College (33.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Bardstown?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Bardstown are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($150,710), Software Developer ($110,270), Information Security Analyst ($106,760). 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 Elizabethtown instead of Bardstown?

Elizabethtown, KY is 24.4 miles from Bardstown and has its own set of local technology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Bardstown an affordable place to study technology?

Bardstown’s median household income of $49,781 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bardstown 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 Bardstown

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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