Best English Schools Near Florence, KY (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Florence, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering english 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 english-related role is Technical Writers at a median $79,140 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest English Schools to Florence

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer english 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:

  • 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.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Thomas More University

Crestview Hills, KY 4.8 miles from Florence
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,384
Avg net price $21,835/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY 10.2 miles from Florence
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,220
Avg net price $8,191/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Georgetown College

Georgetown, KY 54.2 miles from Florence
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
50.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,074
Avg net price $14,095/yr
Tuition
In‑state$42,840
Out‑of‑state$42,840
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 38

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

#4

Kentucky State University

Frankfort, KY 55.6 miles from Florence
  • 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

Midway University

Midway, KY 58.3 miles from Florence
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
32.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,246
Avg net price $29,579/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Transylvania University

Lexington, KY 65.2 miles from Florence
  • 4 year
56.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,705
Avg net price $21,913/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY 66.1 miles from Florence
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,025
Avg net price $18,851/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,502
Out‑of‑state$34,140
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 217

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

#8

Asbury University

Wilmore, KY 77.9 miles from Florence
  • 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

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

English 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)
Writers and Authors $62,440 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $65,451
Editors $62,610 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $65,629
Technical Writers $79,140 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $82,956
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $62,770 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $65,797
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $66,190 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $69,382
Public Relations Specialists $64,040 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $67,128
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $75,750 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $79,403
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $64,070 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $67,159

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited english schools are near Florence, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering english programs near Florence. The closest is Thomas More University in Crestview Hills, KY (4.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Cincinnati-Clermont College (25.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying english roles near Florence?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying english-related roles near Florence are: Technical Writers ($79,140), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($75,750), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($66,190). 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 english 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 english?

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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Other Programs Available in Florence

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

Data verified: September 5, 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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