Best Online Accounting Programs in Somerset, KY (2026)

Somerset, Kentucky has 3 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,576 to $17,776 per year for indexed programs. Somerset has a population of about 12,108. Median household income is $32,910 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.9% 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 Somerset

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Somerset. Distances are calculated from Somerset city center.

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

Accounting Wages Near Somerset

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.

Somerset at a Glance

Other Somerset-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• London, KY – 29.3 mi away (38,130 pop)
• Richmond, KY – 47.7 mi away (39,267 pop)
• Nicholasville, KY – 56.0 mi away (30,052 pop)
• Lexington, KY – 66.9 mi away (312,495 pop)
• Winchester, KY – 67.6 mi away (25,961 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Somerset, KY?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Somerset. The closest is South College in Knoxville, TN (84.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sullivan University (97.4 miles). 2 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 Somerset workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in London instead of Somerset?

London, KY is 29.3 miles from Somerset 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 Somerset an affordable place to study accounting?

Somerset’s median household income of $32,910 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Somerset 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.