Best Public Relations Schools Near Nicholasville, KY (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Nicholasville, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering public relations programs, with tuition ranging from $9,387 to $34,391 per year for indexed programs. Nicholasville has a population of about 31,625. Median household income is $67,514 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area, the top-earning public relations-related role is Public Relations Manager at a median $112,420 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Public Relations Schools to Nicholasville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer public relations programs near Nicholasville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Nicholasville 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 Nicholasville. 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

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY 10.7 miles from Nicholasville
  • 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

#2

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY 17.8 miles from Nicholasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
52.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,795
Avg net price $11,040/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,320
Out‑of‑state$21,230
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 118

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

#3

Midway University

Midway, KY 18.6 miles from Nicholasville
  • 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

#4

Kentucky State University

Frankfort, KY 26.6 miles from Nicholasville
  • 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

#5

Morehead State University

Morehead, KY 64.9 miles from Nicholasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,197
Avg net price $9,793/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Simmons College of Kentucky

Louisville, KY 69.5 miles from Nicholasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
29.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 100%
Graduation rate 24%
Avg net price $18,434/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,398
Out‑of‑state$16,398
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:Accreditor: Association for Biblical Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY 78.8 miles from Nicholasville
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY 121.1 miles from Nicholasville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,889
Avg net price $10,990/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 152

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Public Relations Wages Near Nicholasville

Nicholasville 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$62,380Lexington-Fayette, KY$67,147
Public Relations Manager$112,420Lexington-Fayette, KY$121,012
News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist$47,530KY statewide$51,163

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.

Nicholasville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,625Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$67,514Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited public relations schools are near Nicholasville, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering public relations programs near Nicholasville. The closest is University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY (10.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Morehead State University (64.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying public relations roles near Nicholasville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying public relations-related roles near Nicholasville are: Public Relations Manager ($112,420), Public Relations Specialist ($62,380), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($47,530). 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 Lexington instead of Nicholasville?

Lexington, KY is 12.0 miles from Nicholasville and has its own set of local public relations programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Nicholasville an affordable place to study public relations?

Nicholasville’s median household income of $67,514 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Nicholasville 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 Nicholasville

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

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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