Best Web Development Schools Near Covington, KY (2026)

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

Covington, Kentucky has 9 accredited schools offering web development programs, with tuition ranging from $3,675 to $42,840 per year for indexed programs. Covington has a population of about 40,902. Median household income is $58,814 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area, the top-earning web development-related role is Software Developer at a median $121,420 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Web Development Schools to Covington

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer web development programs near Covington, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Covington 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 Covington. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Georgetown College

Georgetown, KY 57.1 miles from Covington BOC Score 50.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,074
Avg net price $14,095/yr
Tuition
In‑state$42,840
Out‑of‑state$42,840
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 21

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

#2

Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Lexington, KY 69.7 miles from Covington BOC Score 51.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,343
Avg net price $6,113/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Web Development Wages Near Covington

Covington 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Web Developer$80,910Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$84,811
Web and Digital Interface Designer$82,820Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$86,813
Software Developer$121,420Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$127,275
Information Security Analyst$114,300Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$119,811

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.

Covington at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population40,902Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,814Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.0%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 web development schools are near Covington, KY?

Our directory has 9 accredited schools offering web development programs near Covington. The closest is University of Cincinnati-Main Campus in Cincinnati, OH (6.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Shawnee State University (84.5 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying web development roles near Covington?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying web development-related roles near Covington are: Software Developer ($121,420), Information Security Analyst ($114,300), Web and Digital Interface Designer ($82,820). 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 Covington?

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

Is Covington an affordable place to study web development?

Covington’s median household income of $58,814 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Covington 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 Covington

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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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