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2023 Most Popular Online Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kentucky

11 Schools Ranked
$22,067 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$26,455 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which healthcare program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Most Popular Online Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kentucky to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 11 schools in Kentucky to see which ones had the most popular online bachelor's degree programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
391 Total Awards
$24,984 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Western Kentucky University to be the most popular school for healthcare students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Kentucky. WKU is a public institution located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 391 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,984 in student loans. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky
385 Total Awards
$10,392 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,974 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Northern Kentucky University is a great place for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Highland Heights, Kentucky, the fairly large public school handed out 385 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NKU is $10,392. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,448. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,974 in student loans. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#3

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky
188 Total Awards
$9,252 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,713 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Murray State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Murray State is a public institution located in Murray, Kentucky. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 188 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Kentucky who attend Murray State full time pay an average of $9,252 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,528. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Murray State accumulate an average of $23,713 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 46% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Lindsey Wilson College

Columbia, Kentucky
28 Total Awards
$25,718 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,348 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Lindsey Wilson College is a great place for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree. Lindsey Wilson College is located in Columbia, Kentucky and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

If you want to attend Lindsey Wilson College, expect to pay an average of $25,718 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Lindsey Wilson College accumulate an average of $24,348 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

Around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

Union College Kentucky

Barbourville, Kentucky
52 Total Awards
$28,889 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,216 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Union College Kentucky helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in Kentucky. Union College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Barbourville, Kentucky. It awarded 52 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Union College is $28,889. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,216 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 60% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

University of Pikeville

Pikeville, Kentucky
16 Total Awards
$22,650 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,323 Avg Student Debt

University of Pikeville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in Pikeville, Kentucky, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 16 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend UPIKE, expect to pay an average of $22,650 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UPIKE accumulate an average of $27,323 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Midway University

Midway, Kentucky
16 Total Awards
$24,850 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,845 Avg Student Debt

Midway University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree healthcare programs. Located in Midway, Kentucky, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 16 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $24,850 to cover tuition and fees at Midway. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,845 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 79% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

Kentucky Christian University

Grayson, Kentucky
15 Total Awards
$22,130 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,035 Avg Student Debt

Kentucky Christian University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Online Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky list. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Grayson, Kentucky, and it awarded 15 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Kentucky Christian University, expect to pay an average of $22,130 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,035 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 2% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#9

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
110 Total Awards
$24,361 Avg Student Debt

University of the Cumberlands came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. Located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 110 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Cumberlands accumulate an average of $24,361 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

Cumberlands is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#9

Asbury University

Wilmore, Kentucky
3 Total Awards
$32,652 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,330 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Asbury University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Wilmore, Kentucky, and it awarded 3 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $32,652 to cover tuition and fees at Asbury. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,330 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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American National University - Lexington did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list.

Since ANU Lexington is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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