Best Software Development Schools Near Somerset, KY (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Somerset, Kentucky has 16 accredited schools offering software development programs, with tuition ranging from $4,728 to $51,658 per year for indexed programs. Somerset has a population of about 12,108. Median household income is $32,910 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kentucky, the top-earning software development-related role is Software Developer at a median $109,010 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Software Development Schools to Somerset

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer software development programs near Somerset, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Somerset 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 software development page.

Software Development Wages Near Somerset

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
Software Developer$109,010
Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$79,100
Computer Programmer$94,850
Computer Systems Analyst$95,090

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.

Somerset at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population12,108Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$32,910Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited software development schools are near Somerset, KY?

Our directory has 16 accredited schools offering software development programs near Somerset. The closest is Somerset Community College in Somerset, KY (1.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Hazard Community and Technical College (79.6 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying software development roles in Kentucky?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying software development-related roles in Kentucky are: Software Developer ($109,010), Computer Systems Analyst ($95,090), Computer Programmer ($94,850). Wages for Somerset workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in London instead of Somerset?

London, KY is 29.3 miles from Somerset and has its own set of local software development programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Somerset an affordable place to study software development?

Somerset’s median household income of $32,910 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Somerset 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 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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