London, Kentucky has 2 accredited schools offering professional writing programs, with tuition ranging from $13,502 to $34,391 per year for indexed programs. London has a population of about 7,576. Median household income is $45,850 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kentucky, the top-earning professional writing-related role is Technical Writer at a median $81,070 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Professional Writing Schools to London
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer professional writing programs near London, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from London 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 London.
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: 217
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
79%
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,899
Avg net price
$17,988/yr
TuitionIn‑state$13,136
Out‑of‑state$29,482
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 133
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · 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: 152
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: 90
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky professional writing page.
Professional Writing Wages Near London
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide) |
|---|
| Writer and Author | $48,780 |
| Technical Writer | $81,070 |
| Editor | $59,430 |
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.
London at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 7,576 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $45,850 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 16.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other London-Area Cities With Professional Writing Programs
- Somerset, KY – 29.3 mi away (29,799 pop)
- Richmond, KY – 43.3 mi away (39,267 pop)
- Nicholasville, KY – 59.5 mi away (30,052 pop)
- Winchester, KY – 61.1 mi away (25,961 pop)
- Lexington, KY – 66.9 mi away (312,495 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited professional writing schools are near London, KY?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering professional writing programs near London. The closest is University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY (67.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Maryville College (94.8 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying professional writing roles in Kentucky?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying professional writing-related roles in Kentucky are: Technical Writer ($81,070), Editor ($59,430), Writer and Author ($48,780). Wages for London workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Somerset instead of London?
Somerset, KY is 29.3 miles from London and has its own set of local professional writing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is London an affordable place to study professional writing?
London’s median household income of $45,850 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in London 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: August 31, 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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