Best Architecture Schools Near Frankfort, KY (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Frankfort, Kentucky has 1 accredited school offering architecture 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 architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $147,680 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Architecture Schools to Frankfort

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer architecture programs near Frankfort, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Frankfort city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Architecture Wages Near Frankfort

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $97,680
Landscape Architects $68,460
Architectural and Engineering Managers $147,680
Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,120
Urban and Regional Planners $65,000
Construction Managers $97,020
Interior Designers $59,240
Civil Engineers $100,930

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

Metric Value Source
Population 28,452 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $54,438 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 27.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited architecture schools are near Frankfort, KY?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering architecture programs near Frankfort. The closest is University of Cincinnati-Main Campus in Cincinnati, OH (67.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (67.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying architecture roles in Kentucky?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles in Kentucky are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($147,680), Civil Engineers ($100,930), Architects, Except Landscape and Naval ($97,680). 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 architecture 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 architecture?

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: September 5, 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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