Florence, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering early childhood education programs, with tuition ranging from $38,150 to $46,719 per year for indexed programs. Florence has a population of about 32,334. Median household income is $68,508 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area, the top-earning early childhood education-related role is Kindergarten Teacher at a median $62,150 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Early Childhood Education Schools to Florence
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer early childhood education programs near Florence, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Florence 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 Florence.
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
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
$43,197
Avg net price
$9,793/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 34
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
47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,036
Avg net price
$14,107/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 41
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,889
Avg net price
$10,990/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 85
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,737
Avg net price
$9,096/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 54
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky early childhood education page.
Early Childhood Education Wages Near Florence
Florence is part of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area (BLS area code 17140). 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) |
|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $35,430 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $37,138 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $62,150 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $65,147 |
| Preschool and Childcare Center Director | $50,410 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $52,841 |
| Teaching Assistant | $36,360 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $38,113 |
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.
Florence at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 32,334 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $68,508 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 26.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Florence-Area Cities With Early Childhood Education Programs
- Independence, KY – 5.9 mi away (27,024 pop)
- Covington, KY – 7.6 mi away (40,797 pop)
- Cincinnati, OH – 12.9 mi away (1,634,573 pop)
- Fairfield, OH – 24.2 mi away (42,617 pop)
- Hamilton, OH – 28.3 mi away (62,127 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited early childhood education schools are near Florence, KY?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering early childhood education programs near Florence. The closest is Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati, OH (10.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Xavier University (14.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying early childhood education roles near Florence?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying early childhood education-related roles near Florence are: Kindergarten Teacher ($62,150), Preschool and Childcare Center Director ($50,410), Teaching Assistant ($36,360). 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 Independence instead of Florence?
Independence, KY is 5.9 miles from Florence and has its own set of local early childhood education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Florence an affordable place to study early childhood education?
Florence’s median household income of $68,508 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Florence 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 30, 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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