Best Online Engineering Programs in Richmond, KY (2026)

Richmond, Kentucky has a population of about 35,498. The city’s median household income is $48,223 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 29 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Richmond, with tuition ranging from $4,706 to $56,068 per year for indexed programs. In Kentucky, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $134,880 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Richmond

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 29 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Richmond. Distances are calculated from Richmond city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Richmond

Source: BLS, May 2024 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

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?

Our directory has 29 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Richmond. The closest is Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY (1.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is University of the Cumberlands (68.6 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Kentucky?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Kentucky are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($134,880), Aerospace Engineer ($117,660), Chemical Engineer ($112,390). 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.

Related Resources

• Online Engineering Programs in Kentucky
• Main Engineering Degree Guide
• Engineering Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.