Best Space Studies Schools Near Florence, KY (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Florence, Kentucky has 2 accredited schools offering space studies programs. Florence has a population of about 32,334. Median household income is $68,508 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area, the top-earning space studies-related role is Natural Sciences Managers at a median $164,300 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Space Studies Schools to Florence

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

Space Studies Wages Near Florence

Florence is part of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area (BLS area code 17140). 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)
Astronomers N/A KY statewide –
Physicists $142,180 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $149,036
Aerospace Engineers $126,130 KY statewide $132,212
Natural Sciences Managers $164,300 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $172,222
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $103,240 KY statewide $108,218
Engineers, All Other $127,150 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $133,281
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $95,830 KY statewide $100,451
Physical Scientists, All Other $120,740 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $126,562

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.

Florence at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 32,334 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $68,508 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 26.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited space studies schools are near Florence, KY?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering space studies programs near Florence. The closest is University of Cincinnati-Main Campus in Cincinnati, OH (12.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ball State University (93.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying space studies roles near Florence?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying space studies-related roles near Florence are: Natural Sciences Managers ($164,300), Physicists ($142,180), Engineers, All Other ($127,150). 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 Independence instead of Florence?

Independence, KY is 5.9 miles from Florence and has its own set of local space studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Florence an affordable place to study space studies?

Florence’s median household income of $68,508 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Florence 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: September 7, 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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