City Rankings
Best Colleges in Lexington, Kentucky
Top colleges in Lexington ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 4
Avg grad earnings: $42,557
Top Colleges in Lexington
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Kentucky #314 national | $59,025 |
| 2 | Transylvania University #489 national | $54,705 |
| 3 | Bluegrass Community and Technical College #1792 national | $36,343 |
| 4 | Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education | $20,156 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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