Somerset, Kentucky has a population of about 12,108. The city’s median household income is $32,910 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 35 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Somerset, with tuition ranging from $26,990 to $56,068 per year for indexed programs. In Kentucky, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $125,490 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 35 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Somerset. Distances are calculated from Somerset city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Community College | Somerset, KY | 1.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of the Cumberlands | Williamsburg, KY | 34.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Berea College | Berea, KY | 38.1 mi | $49,326 - $56,068 | – |
| Lindsey Wilson College | Columbia, KY | 38.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Union College | Barbourville, KY | 42.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Campbellsville University | Campbellsville, KY | 44.6 mi | $26,990 - $40,924 | – |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, KY | 48.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Asbury University | Wilmore, KY | 54.0 mi | $33,640 - $46,209 | – |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jacksboro | Jacksboro, TN | 57.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston | Livingston, TN | 61.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $77,150 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $102,340 |
| Financial Manager | $125,490 |
| Human Resources Manager | $113,740 |
| Management Analyst | $85,290 |
| Project Management Specialist | $81,060 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $72,220 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $58,650 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $61,130 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,108 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $32,910 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 16.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Pulaski County | 320 workers, 91 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 35 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Somerset. The closest is Somerset Community College in Somerset, KY (1.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Livingston (61.5 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Kentucky are: Financial Manager ($125,490), Human Resources Manager ($113,740), Administrative Services Manager ($102,340). Wages for Somerset workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
London, KY is 29.3 miles from Somerset and has its own set of local business administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
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.
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Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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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