Best Digital Forensics Schools Near Somerset, KY (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Somerset, Kentucky has 3 accredited schools offering digital forensics programs, with tuition ranging from $10,320 to $23,735 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 digital forensics-related role is Information Security Analysts at a median $103,630 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Digital Forensics Schools to Somerset

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer digital forensics programs near Somerset, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Somerset 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:

  • 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 Somerset. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY 34.3 miles from Somerset
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,036
Avg net price $14,107/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY 48.6 miles from Somerset
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
52.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,795
Avg net price $11,040/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,320
Out‑of‑state$21,230
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 118

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Digital Forensics Wages Near Somerset

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
Information Security Analysts $103,630
Computer Occupations, All Other $89,420
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $71,670
Forensic Science Technicians $61,470
Computer Systems Analysts $95,090
Computer Network Support Specialists N/A
Private Detectives and Investigators $47,650
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $87,020

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

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited digital forensics schools are near Somerset, KY?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering digital forensics programs near Somerset. The closest is University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, KY (34.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South College (85.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying digital forensics roles in Kentucky?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying digital forensics-related roles in Kentucky are: Information Security Analysts ($103,630), Computer Systems Analysts ($95,090), Computer Occupations, All Other ($89,420). 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 digital forensics 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 digital forensics?

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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Other Programs Available in Somerset

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Data verified: September 7, 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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