Florence, Kentucky Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)
TL;DR
EDsmart Data analysis of 2024 College Scorecard data for Florence, Kentucky shows: median public in-state tuition $9,012 (+63.5% vs national median) median graduate debt $13,572 (+1.0% vs U.S.) 3,827 students enrolled statewide.
Key Facts
- Institutions in this profile: 4 campuses
- Total college enrollment: 3,827 students
- Median public in-state tuition: $9,012 (+63.5% vs U.S.)
- Median net price: $16,328 (+63.8% vs U.S.)
- Median student debt at graduation: $13,572 (+1.0% vs U.S. $13,432); regional median $14,173
- Average completion rate (institutions in state): 31.7%
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Overview
EDsmart Data summarizes higher-education outcomes for campuses in Florence, Kentucky—costs, debt, enrollment, completion, earnings, and standout institutions—against Kentucky and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.
Florence vs Kentucky & national benchmarks
Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.
| Geography | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion rate | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, Kentucky | $9,012 | $16,328 | $13,572 | 31.7% | 3,827 |
| Kentucky (state median) | $4,728 | $5,762 | $13,521 | 50.4% | 174,956 |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,967 | $13,432 | 50.3% | 14,484,370 |
Earnings & employment outcomes: Florence, Kentucky vs benchmarks
Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.
| Geography | Median earnings (10 yr) | Working & not enrolled (8 yr) | Retention (FT yr 1) | 2-yr default | 3-yr default | 3-yr repayment progress | Debt ÷ earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, Kentucky | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | — | N/A | N/A |
| Kentucky (state median) | $45,500 | 90.2% | 74.3% | 7.6% | — | 68.9% | 0.48 |
| United States | $54,323 | 87.9% | 76.3% | 5.0% | — | 73.7% | 0.41 |
Other cities in Kentucky (3+ campuses)
Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.
| City | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion | Enrollment | Earnings (10 yr) | Working (8 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence, Kentucky | $9,012 | $16,328 | $13,572 | 31.7% | 3,827 | N/A | N/A |
| Louisville | $14,840 | $20,020 | $14,143 | 61.2% | 34,796 | $57,690 | 91.4% |
| Lexington | $13,502 | $20,382 | $10,500 | 71.4% | 34,636 | $56,865 | 92.1% |
| Bowling Green | $8,190 | $14,672 | $9,838 | 55.6% | 15,818 | $43,889 | 90.2% |
| Richmond | $10,320 | $28,005 | $14,416 | 50.0% | 12,584 | $45,795 | 89.5% |
| Richmond | $10,320 | $28,005 | $14,416 | 50.0% | 12,584 | $45,795 | 89.5% |
| Richmond | $10,320 | $28,005 | $14,416 | 50.0% | 12,584 | $45,795 | 89.5% |
| Owensboro | $31,550 | $12,920 | $16,375 | 50.3% | 4,073 | $46,124 | 89.7% |
| Pikeville | $16,364 | $20,311 | $23,618 | 45.8% | 1,651 | $48,231 | 86.9% |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,967 | $13,432 | 50.3% | 14,484,370 | $54,323 | 87.9% |
In-state tuition: Florence, Kentucky vs benchmarks
Sticker price
Florence, Kentucky median in-state tuition is $9,012, +63.5% vs the U.S. median.
Student debt: Florence, Kentucky vs benchmarks
Borrowing
Median debt at graduation in Florence, Kentucky is $13,572 (+1.0% vs U.S. median $13,432). Regional median: $14,173.
Analysis & insights
EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.
Costs & borrowing
Florence, Kentucky median public in-state tuition is $9,012, about +63.5% vs the national median. Versus the Southeast region, tuition is +80.5%.
Median graduate debt is $13,572 (+1.0% above the U.S. median of $13,432). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.
Completion & workforce context
Average institution-level completion rate across all sectors in Florence, Kentucky is 31.7% (national institution average about 50.3%).
FAQ
How many colleges are in Florence?
EDsmart Data analysis: this city profile covers 4 campuses in Florence, Kentucky with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.
How much does college cost in Florence?
EDsmart Data analysis: median in-state tuition in Florence is $9,012 and median net price is $16,328. For Kentucky overall, medians are $4,728 and $5,762; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,967.
What do graduates earn in Florence?
EDsmart Data analysis: median 10-year earnings for campuses in Florence is N/A vs $45,500 for Kentucky and $54,323 nationally.
What is student debt like for Florence colleges?
EDsmart Data analysis: median completer debt in Florence is $13,572 vs $13,521 for Kentucky and $13,432 nationally.
Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Florence?
EDsmart Data analysis: among 4 College Scorecard campuses in Florence, Kentucky, none are flagged as HBCUs or tribal colleges in IPEDS, and none meet our 25% Hispanic-enrollment HSI proxy or report a religious affiliation in IPEDS.
Sources & related
- Kentucky college profile
- All college profiles
- National benchmarks
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
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