Frankfort, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering counseling 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 counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $76,960 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Counseling Schools to Frankfort
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer counseling 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.
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:
BOCSCORE
- 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.
Acceptance rate
93%
Graduation rate
71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,025
Avg net price
$18,851/yr
TuitionIn‑state$13,502
Out‑of‑state$34,140
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 76
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
78%
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,795
Avg net price
$11,040/yr
TuitionIn‑state$10,320
Out‑of‑state$21,230
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 72
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,438
Avg net price
$25,491/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 17
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
79%
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,899
Avg net price
$17,988/yr
TuitionIn‑state$13,136
Out‑of‑state$29,482
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 57
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,220
Avg net price
$8,191/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 51
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,583
Avg net price
$19,341/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 62%
- Programs offered: 44
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,197
Avg net price
$9,793/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 34
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky counseling page.
Counseling Wages Near Frankfort
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide) |
|---|
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $54,190 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor | $64,350 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $52,420 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $58,540 |
| Counselor, All Other | $40,230 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $76,960 |
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) |
| Counseling-related employment in Franklin County | 1,020 workers, 114 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Frankfort-Area Cities With Counseling Programs
- Georgetown, KY – 17.3 mi away (35,353 pop)
- Shelbyville, KY – 19.9 mi away (22,779 pop)
- Lexington, KY – 24.4 mi away (312,495 pop)
- Nicholasville, KY – 26.4 mi away (30,052 pop)
- Jeffersontown, KY – 38.3 mi away (27,352 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited counseling schools are near Frankfort, KY?
Accredited schools offering counseling programs near Frankfort are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying counseling roles in Kentucky?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles in Kentucky are: Social and Community Service Manager ($76,960), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($64,350), Rehabilitation Counselor ($58,540). 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 counseling 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 counseling?
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: July 23, 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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