Best Online Technology Programs in Richmond, KY (2026)

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

Richmond, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $4,706 to $13,281 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 technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $140,360 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Richmond

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Richmond. Distances are calculated from Richmond city center.

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 Richmond. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY 1.4 miles from Richmond BOC Score52.7
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#2

Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Lexington, KY 23.7 miles from Richmond BOC Score51.0
Published tuition$4,706 - $13,281
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#3

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY 24.9 miles from Richmond BOC Score70.9
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#4

Somerset Community College

Somerset, KY 49.1 miles from Richmond BOC Score47.1
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#5

Morehead State University

Morehead, KY 56.7 miles from Richmond BOC Score46.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky technology page.

Technology Wages Near Richmond

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
Software Developer$109,010
Information Security Analyst$103,630
Computer Network Architect$103,740
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$87,020
Computer Network Support SpecialistN/A
Computer User Support Specialist$57,850
Web Developer$82,630
Computer and Information Systems Manager$140,360

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)
Technology-related employment in Madison County536 workers, 221 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Richmond, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Richmond. The closest is Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Morehead State University (56.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles in Kentucky?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles in Kentucky are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($140,360), Software Developer ($109,010), Computer Network Architect ($103,740). 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 technology 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 technology?

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: June 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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