Richmond, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $4,706 to $13,281 per year for indexed programs. Richmond has a population of about 35,498. Median household income is $48,223 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.3% 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 Richmond
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering programs near Richmond, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Richmond 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 Richmond.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
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
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky engineering page.
Engineering Wages Near Richmond
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide) |
|---|
| Civil Engineer | $100,930 |
| Electrical Engineer | $98,550 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $101,050 |
| Chemical Engineer | $117,170 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $126,130 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $95,360 |
| Environmental Engineer | $107,520 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $147,680 |
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.
Richmond at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 35,498 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $48,223 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 34.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Engineering-related employment in Madison County | 432 workers, 64 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Richmond-Area Cities With Engineering Programs
- Nicholasville, KY – 18.9 mi away (30,052 pop)
- Winchester, KY – 20.0 mi away (25,961 pop)
- Lexington, KY – 23.8 mi away (312,495 pop)
- Georgetown, KY – 37.3 mi away (35,353 pop)
- London, KY – 43.3 mi away (38,130 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited engineering schools are near Richmond, KY?
Accredited schools offering engineering programs near Richmond 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 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 Richmond workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Nicholasville instead of Richmond?
Nicholasville, KY is 18.9 miles from Richmond 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 Richmond an affordable place to study engineering?
Richmond’s median household income of $48,223 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Richmond 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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