Best Environmental Policy Schools Near Richmond, KY (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Richmond, Kentucky is home to about 35,498 residents. 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 environmental policy-related role is Natural Sciences Managers at a median $126,440 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Environmental Policy Schools to Richmond

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer environmental policy 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.

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

Environmental Policy Wages Near Richmond

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $71,040
Compliance Officers $69,240
Management Analysts $95,630
Economists $71,400
Political Scientists N/A
Conservation Scientists $71,980
Natural Sciences Managers $126,440
Environmental Engineers $107,520

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying environmental policy roles in Kentucky?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying environmental policy-related roles in Kentucky are: Natural Sciences Managers ($126,440), Environmental Engineers ($107,520), Management Analysts ($95,630). 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 environmental policy 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 environmental policy?

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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Other Programs Available in Richmond

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Data verified: September 7, 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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