Frankfort, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs, with tuition ranging from $13,502 to $56,886 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 graphic design-related role is Web and Digital Interface Designer at a median $77,000 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Graphic Design Schools to Frankfort
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer graphic design programs near Frankfort, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Frankfort 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 Frankfort.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
93%
Graduation rate
71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,025
Avg net price
$18,851/yr
TuitionIn‑state$13,502
Out‑of‑state$34,140
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 76
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,368
Avg net price
$21,401/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 27
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,008
Avg net price
$25,532/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,069
Avg net price
$21,499/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 27
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$50,220
Avg net price
$8,191/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 51
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,889
Avg net price
$10,990/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 85
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,500
Avg net price
$8,709/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 63%
- Programs offered: 13
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
72%
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,747
Avg net price
$17,131/yr
TuitionIn‑state$34,673
Out‑of‑state$34,673
Key stats- Retention rate: 59%
- Programs offered: 12
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 graphic design page.
Graphic Design Wages Near Frankfort
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide) |
|---|
| Graphic Designer | $52,960 |
| Art Director | $76,160 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $77,000 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $50,970 |
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
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 28,452 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $54,438 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Frankfort-Area Cities With Graphic Design 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 graphic design schools are near Frankfort, KY?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering graphic design programs near Frankfort. The closest is Georgetown College in Georgetown, KY (16.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sullivan University (43.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying graphic design roles in Kentucky?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying graphic design-related roles in Kentucky are: Web and Digital Interface Designer ($77,000), Art Director ($76,160), Graphic Designer ($52,960). 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 graphic design 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 graphic design?
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: July 30, 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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