Best Recovery Coach Programs in Kentucky (2026)

Quick answer: This page lists accredited recovery coach schools and programs in Kentucky, with local employment data and per-school details to help you compare options.

Several training options serve recovery coach students in Kentucky, from short certificates to longer hands-on programs.

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What You’ll Find Below

The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Programs. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Kentucky figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.

How we rank schools – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention. Advertising plays no part.

This page lists 12 schools within 143 miles, ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 12 of them carry a score.

Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate how often students finish
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off
25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher
20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two
15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working
10%

Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal about the institution rather than about this subject. Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.

#1

Indiana University-Bloomington

Bloomington, IN 117.6 miles away BOC Score 82.4
Tuition $12,144 in-state / $41,891 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 78.2%
  • Graduation rate: 80.2%
  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 300
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $74,511 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#2

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY 49.8 miles away BOC Score 70.9
Tuition $13,502 in-state / $34,140 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 92.9%
  • Graduation rate: 71.4%
  • Programs offered: 19
  • Annual completions: 1106
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $65,922 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

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#3

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH 105.1 miles away BOC Score 64.2
Tuition $13,976 in-state / $29,310 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 85.3%
  • Graduation rate: 75.0%
  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 3004
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $72,188 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#4

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, IN 123.3 miles away BOC Score 60.4
Tuition $10,066 in-state / $22,907 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 95.8%
  • Graduation rate: 48.2%
  • Programs offered: 24
  • Annual completions: 383
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $56,399 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

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#5

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY 81.3 miles away BOC Score 52.7
Tuition $11,652 in-state / $27,000 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 93.9%
  • Graduation rate: 55.6%
  • Programs offered: 26
  • Annual completions: 520
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $53,602 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#6

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Cincinnati, OH 106.1 miles away BOC Score 50.7
Tuition $5,517 in-state / $10,044 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 16.3%
  • Programs offered: 52
  • Annual completions: 848
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $59,235 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

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#7

Vincennes University

Vincennes, IN 135.6 miles away BOC Score 48.2
Tuition $7,126 in-state / $16,858 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 38.9%
  • Programs offered: 49
  • Annual completions: 970
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $54,333 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#8

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY 94.7 miles away BOC Score 47.4
Tuition $9,875
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 98.8%
  • Graduation rate: 50.4%
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 1463
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $51,882 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

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#9

Lindsey Wilson College

Columbia, KY 44.4 miles away BOC Score 39.7
Tuition $27,808
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 44.1%
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 683
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $43,852 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

#10

Shawnee State University

Portsmouth, OH 143.4 miles away BOC Score 38.9
Tuition $10,626 in-state / $17,358 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 48.1%
  • Programs offered: 26
  • Annual completions: 200
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $50,129 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

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#11

Southern State Community College

Hillsboro, OH 138.7 miles away BOC Score 37.6
Tuition $5,912 in-state / $10,818 out-of-state
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 37.0%
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 88
  • Median graduate earnings, 4 yrs after completing (all majors, not a single program): $48,360 (College Scorecard)
  • Online programs available

Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard

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Recovery-Coach Salary in U.S.

Median Salary $51,850 $24.93/hr
Average Salary $56,180 $27.01/hr

Salary Range

$38,810 10th pctl
$51,850 Median
$77,180 90th pctl
10th Percentile $38,810 $18.66/hr
25th Percentile $45,640 $21.94/hr
75th Percentile $62,540 $30.07/hr
90th Percentile $77,180 $37.11/hr

Employment & Outlook

Total Employed61,660
Growth (2024-2034)11.4%
Annual Openings7,800
Jobs per 1,0000.4

Community Health Workers (21-1094) • BLS OEWS, May 2025 • bls.gov/oes

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does recovery coach training take in Kentucky?

Recovery coach certificate programs in Kentucky typically take 6 to 12 months of full-time study, while associate degree programs generally run about 2 years. Actual completion time depends on schedule (full-time vs. part-time) and any prerequisite coursework.

How many recovery coach schools are in Kentucky?

The schools listed above are within about 800 miles of Programs. Compare them by tuition, program length, and the credential each one awards.


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Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

DataProviderVintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsMay 2025
Employment ProjectionsU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemNational Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)U.S. Department of Educationlatest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirementsCareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programsCareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)latest release (updated 2025-10-25)