Somerset Community College

Somerset, KY · Public · Associate degree-granting

A public institution in Somerset, Kentucky, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, Somerset Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 4,166 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $30,787 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 41.6%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $12,215, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.52x. The average net price after financial aid is $4,398 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Business Administration & Management, Electrical & Power Transmission, and Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$30,787
Graduation Rate
41.6%
Median Debt
$12,215
Average Net Price
$4,398
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
7x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.52x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
4,166
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
66.5%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$4,728
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,432
Pell Grant Rate
48.8%
Federal Loan Rate
20.4%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$3,671
Income $30K–$48K
$3,524
Income $48K–$75K
$5,103
Income $110K+
$9,860

Student Demographics

Women
62.4%
White
90.1%
Black
1.4%
Hispanic
4.3%
Asian
0.7%
Two or More Races
2.7%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
25.9%

Accreditations

Programs (38)

Associate (16)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $37,467 324
Registered Nursing $66,918 65
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other $43,528 51
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $51,859 42
Business Administration & Management Not reported 42
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 27
Health Services Administration $34,743 22
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Not reported 20
Computer & Information Sciences $47,907 17
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $55,891 14
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 12
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 11
Graphic Communications Not reported 9
Electrical Engineering Technology Not reported 8
Clinical Laboratory Science Not reported 8
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 6

Undergraduate Certificate (22)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Practical Nursing $38,885 238
Business Administration & Management $40,411 220
Electrical & Power Transmission Not reported 208
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 207
Machinist Not reported 178
Health Services Administration $37,827 150
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 126
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians Not reported 96
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 69
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services $23,441 67
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 64
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 62
Ground Transportation Not reported 45
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 43
Graphic Communications Not reported 39
Carpentry Not reported 38
Electrical Engineering Technology Not reported 36
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 32
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Not reported 28
Clinical Laboratory Science Not reported 21
Industrial Production Technology Not reported 20
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 7

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