Best Taxation Schools Near Richmond, KY (2026)

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

Richmond, Kentucky has 1 accredited school offering taxation programs, with tuition ranging from $13,976 to $29,310 per year for indexed programs. Richmond has a population of about 35,498. Median household income is $48,223 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kentucky, the top-earning taxation-related role is Accountant and Auditor at a median $75,270 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Taxation Schools to Richmond

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

Taxation Wages Near Richmond

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor$75,270
Tax Preparer$36,620
Tax Examiner and Collector$57,240

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.

Richmond at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population35,498Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,223Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited taxation schools are near Richmond, KY?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering taxation programs near Richmond. The closest is University of Cincinnati-Main Campus in Cincinnati, OH (98.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (98.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying taxation roles in Kentucky?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying taxation-related roles in Kentucky are: Accountant and Auditor ($75,270), Tax Examiner and Collector ($57,240), Tax Preparer ($36,620). Wages for Richmond workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Nicholasville instead of Richmond?

Nicholasville, KY is 18.9 miles from Richmond and has its own set of local taxation programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Richmond an affordable place to study taxation?

Richmond’s median household income of $48,223 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Richmond 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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