West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Paducah, KY · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Paducah, Kentucky, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, West Kentucky Community and Technical College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 2,851 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $34,891 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 49.3%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $8,986, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.88x. The average net price after financial aid is $5,353 per year. The most popular programs include Practical Nursing, Machinist, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, and Electrical & Power Transmission.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,891
Graduation Rate
49.3%
Median Debt
$8,986
Average Net Price
$5,353
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
6.52x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.88x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,851
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
70.6%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,728
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,432
Pell Grant Rate
33.1%
Federal Loan Rate
9.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$4,345
Income $30K–$48K
$4,561
Income $48K–$75K
$6,414
Income $110K+
$12,695
Student Demographics
Women
63.0%
White
77.3%
Black
8.8%
Hispanic
7.0%
Asian
1.0%
Two or More Races
4.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
34.0%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA) (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (46)
Associate (20)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $38,835 | 266 |
| Registered Nursing | $69,850 | 60 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $57,596 | 41 |
| Business Administration & Management | $47,849 | 40 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $47,983 | 34 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 21 |
| Health Services | $38,499 | 19 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 17 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 16 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 15 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 10 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 8 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $39,279 | 6 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 4 |
| Marine Transportation | Not reported | 4 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 3 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (25)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $35,321 | 328 |
| Machinist | $58,512 | 295 |
| Business Administration & Management | $36,252 | 265 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | $74,094 | 133 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 124 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $51,632 | 123 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 90 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $29,518 | 87 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 82 |
| Business Operations | $33,123 | 74 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 52 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 43 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 35 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 35 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 29 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 27 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 27 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 25 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 16 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 10 |
| Marine Transportation | Not reported | 9 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 9 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 3 |
Show 1 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection | Associate | 2 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Kentucky
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Kentucky
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Kentucky
- Highest Earning Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies Programs in Kentucky
- Highest Earning Colleges in Kentucky
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Kentucky
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Kentucky
- Most Affordable Colleges in Kentucky
- Best ROI Colleges in Kentucky