Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near Nicholasville, KY (2026)

Updated September 1, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Nicholasville, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs, with tuition ranging from $10,360 to $16,603 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 theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $68,070 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Theology Schools to Nicholasville

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

Asbury Theological Seminary

Wilmore, KY 5.5 miles from Nicholasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Asbury University

Wilmore, KY 5.6 miles from Nicholasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,368
Avg net price $21,401/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Lexington Theological Seminary

Lexington, KY 7.6 miles from Nicholasville
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
  • Accredited
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  • Programs offered: 3

Source:Accreditor: Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological SchoolsIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY 57.2 miles from Nicholasville
  • 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

#5

Kentucky Mountain Bible College

Jackson, KY 64.7 miles from Nicholasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
41.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 100%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $21,256
Avg net price $9,337/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,360
Out‑of‑state$10,360
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  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:Accreditor: Association for Biblical Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Louisville, KY 65.4 miles from Nicholasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Louisville, KY 65.8 miles from Nicholasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Bellarmine University

Louisville, KY 66.0 miles from Nicholasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,069
Avg net price $21,499/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Theology 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clergy$59,220Lexington-Fayette, KY$63,746
Director of Religious Activities and Education$57,760Lexington-Fayette, KY$62,174
Religious Worker, All Other$34,090KY statewide$36,695
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$68,070Lexington-Fayette, KY$73,272

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

MetricValueSource
Population31,625Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$67,514Census 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited theology schools are near Nicholasville, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near Nicholasville. The closest is Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, KY (5.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kentucky Mountain Bible College (64.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles near Nicholasville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles near Nicholasville are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($68,070), Clergy ($59,220), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($57,760). 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 Lexington instead of Nicholasville?

Lexington, KY is 12.0 miles from Nicholasville and has its own set of local theology 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 theology?

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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Other Programs Available in Nicholasville

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

Data verified: September 1, 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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