University of Louisville
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Online programsYes
Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Lexington, KY (2026)
Lexington, Kentucky has 2 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs. Lexington has a population of about 312,495. In the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $99,190 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Lexington
The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Lexington. Distances are calculated from Lexington city center.
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 Lexington. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Lexington
Lexington is part of the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area (BLS area code 30460). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $62,380 | Lexington-Fayette, KY | $67,147 |
| Management Analyst | $99,190 | Lexington-Fayette, KY | $106,771 |
| Technical Writer | $68,900 | Lexington-Fayette, KY | $74,166 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $47,530 | KY statewide | $51,163 |
| Editor | $60,830 | Lexington-Fayette, KY | $65,479 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $59,870 | Lexington-Fayette, KY | $64,446 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $69,990 | Lexington-Fayette, KY | $75,339 |
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.
Lexington at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Liberal Arts-related employment in Fayette County | 1,679 workers, 175 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Lexington-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Nicholasville, KY – 12.0 mi away (30,052 pop)
- Georgetown, KY – 13.5 mi away (35,353 pop)
- Winchester, KY – 14.9 mi away (25,961 pop)
- Richmond, KY – 23.8 mi away (39,267 pop)
- Frankfort, KY – 24.4 mi away (39,034 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Lexington, KY?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Lexington. The closest is University of Louisville in Louisville, KY (71.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (75.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Lexington?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Lexington are: Management Analyst ($99,190), Human Resources Specialist ($69,990), Technical Writer ($68,900). 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 Nicholasville instead of Lexington?
Nicholasville, KY is 12.0 miles from Lexington and has its own set of local liberal arts programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
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.
Learn More About Liberal Arts Programs
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Data verified: June 11, 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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