Best Online Accounting Programs in Frankfort, KY (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Frankfort, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Frankfort has a population of about 28,452. Median household income is $54,438 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kentucky, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $130,650 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Frankfort

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Frankfort. Distances are calculated from Frankfort city center.

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 Frankfort. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Sullivan University

Louisville, KY 43.8 miles from Frankfort BOC Score43.9
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#2

Interactive College of Technology-Newport

Newport, KY 65.2 miles from Frankfort BOC Score21.8
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#3

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Cincinnati, OH 68.6 miles from Frankfort BOC Score50.7
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#4

University of Cincinnati-Clermont College

Batavia, OH 71.2 miles from Frankfort BOC Score58.7
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#5

University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College

Blue Ash, OH 76.2 miles from Frankfort BOC Score51.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky accounting page.

Accounting Wages Near Frankfort

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor$75,270
Financial Manager$130,650
Financial Analyst$81,660
Budget Analyst$76,860
Tax Preparer$36,620
Tax Examiner and Collector$57,240
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$46,550

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.

Frankfort at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,452Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$54,438Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Accounting-related employment in Franklin County124 workers, 38 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Frankfort, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Frankfort. The closest is Sullivan University in Louisville, KY (43.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College (76.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles in Kentucky?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in Kentucky are: Financial Manager ($130,650), Financial Analyst ($81,660), Budget Analyst ($76,860). Wages for Frankfort workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Georgetown instead of Frankfort?

Georgetown, KY is 17.3 miles from Frankfort and has its own set of local accounting programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Frankfort an affordable place to study accounting?

Frankfort’s median household income of $54,438 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Frankfort 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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Data verified: June 11, 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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