Best Online Engineering Programs in Frankfort, KY (2026)

Frankfort, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $4,706 to $13,281 per year for indexed 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 engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $147,680 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Frankfort

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Frankfort. Distances are calculated from Frankfort city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Frankfort

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

Other Frankfort-Area Cities With Engineering 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 engineering schools are near Frankfort, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Frankfort. The closest is University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY (22.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Jefferson Community and Technical College (48.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Kentucky?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Kentucky are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($147,680), Aerospace Engineer ($126,130), Chemical Engineer ($117,170). 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 engineering 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 engineering?

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: June 11, 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.