Advance Your Education
In the Greater Louisville region, you can advance your education by any increment – earning a certificate that shows you’ve mastered an essential job skill, or engaging in post-doctoral study at the advancing edge of science. There are over 50,000 students here, attending 32 local colleges, universities, seminaries, technical schools and other institutions of higher learning.
Among the local options are nationally recognized institutions, and students have many options for continuing their education:
University of Louisville
With more than 22,000 students, and twelve different colleges and schools, including medicine, law, dentistry and business; the university has been an anchor to our community for decades.
Jefferson Community and Technical College
A key component of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, Jefferson Community College is an affordable option for many local students. Jefferson Community and Technical College has over 14,000 students on five campuses, the largest enrollment in the state community and technical college system.
Bellarmine University
A private, Catholic university, Bellarmine is located on the edge of downtown and places an emphasis on an education based in the liberal arts.
Sullivan University
The state’s largest independent four-year institution, Sullivan University offers practical degrees that are likely to lead to specific fields such as accountancy, nursing, pharmacy and graduate programs.
Spalding University
Established in 1814, Spalding University has a long history of educating students in the Greater Louisville area.
There are also many other options available to Louisville students. Whether you want to stay in the area or are looking to explore other parts of the state, this list of colleges in Kentucky is an excellent place to start your research into different campus options.
Louisville makes higher education a priority, and those who want to stay local will find that there are plenty of options available for college in Louisville specifically. Those who are planning on starting a family or advancing their current career through advanced education can also explore the benefits of attending an accredited online college based in Kentucky.
Paying for continued education might not seem possible, but there are plenty of options to make education more affordable. A list of scholarships and resources for MBA programs is available online, helping you figure out how to save for education. There are also options available when it comes to getting financial aid for online schools, and those looking to continue their education online may want to check out this guide to paying for online schools.