Best Digital Marketing Schools Near Ashland, KY (2026)

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

Ashland, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering digital marketing programs. Ashland has a population of about 21,405. Median household income is $52,199 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kentucky, the top-earning digital marketing-related role is Advertising and Promotions Managers at a median $107,030 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Digital Marketing Schools to Ashland

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer digital marketing programs near Ashland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Ashland 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 Ashland. 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 Pikeville

Pikeville, KY 68.1 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,231
Avg net price $20,311/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY 102.8 miles from Ashland
  • 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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#3

Asbury University

Wilmore, KY 117.1 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,368
Avg net price $21,401/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Kentucky State University

Frankfort, KY 121.1 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
40.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 96%
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,382
Avg net price $8,040/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,387
Out‑of‑state$13,658
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 32

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

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#5

Union Commonwealth University

Barbourville, KY 129.1 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,002
Avg net price $21,311/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Bellarmine University

Louisville, KY 166.7 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,069
Avg net price $21,499/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY 231.9 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,889
Avg net price $10,990/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 152

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Murray State University

Murray, KY 336.2 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,737
Avg net price $9,096/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 87

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Digital Marketing Wages Near Ashland

Ashland is part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area (BLS area code 26580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kentucky statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Marketing Managers $106,640 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $120,633
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $55,700 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $63,009
Web and Digital Interface Designers $77,000 KY statewide $87,104
Advertising and Promotions Managers $107,030 KY statewide $121,075
Public Relations Specialists $52,000 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $58,824
Writers and Authors $48,780 KY statewide $55,181
Advertising Sales Agents $51,580 KY statewide $58,348
Web Developers $82,630 KY statewide $93,473

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.

Ashland at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 21,405 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $52,199 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 88.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited digital marketing schools are near Ashland, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering digital marketing programs near Ashland. The closest is University of Charleston in Charleston, WV (56.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wilmington College (92.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying digital marketing roles near Ashland?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying digital marketing-related roles near Ashland are: Advertising and Promotions Managers ($107,030), Marketing Managers ($106,640), Web Developers ($82,630). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kentucky statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Huntington instead of Ashland?

Huntington, WV is 11.9 miles from Ashland and has its own set of local digital marketing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Ashland an affordable place to study digital marketing?

Ashland’s median household income of $52,199 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ashland 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 Ashland

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Ashland:

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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