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West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Paducah, KYPublicCity Setting
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Overview & Identity
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a public institution located in the city setting of Paducah, KY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.9K (Medium)
Predominant Degree
Certificates
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences26% of degrees
Business & Marketing13% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $74,094
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $5,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,850
Earnings 5yr: $62,565
Debt: $13,000
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $58,512
Earnings 5yr: $47,139
Debt: $8,250
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,596
Earnings 5yr: $34,140
Debt: $10,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $51,632
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $10,875
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,983
Earnings 5yr: $51,735
Debt: $11,879
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,849
Earnings 5yr: $34,424
Debt: $12,391
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $39,279
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,835
Earnings 5yr: $35,845
Debt: $9,531
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,499
Earnings 5yr: $33,019
Debt: $8,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $36,252
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $12,445
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $35,321
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $9,500
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $33,123
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $12,059
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $29,518
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $7,928
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $59,417
Debt: N/A
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $56,850
Debt: N/A
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $42,310
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $30,269
Debt: $16,250
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $26,854
Debt: N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $15,850
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$5,353
In-State Tuition$4,728
Out-of-State Tuition$6,432
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
33%
Pell Grants
9%
Take Loans
34%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$29,823
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$34,891
Completion Signals
50%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
71%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,158
Est. Monthly Payment
$67/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
32%
Men68%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 32% men and 68% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
48%
Part-Time Share
46%
Avg Family Income
$27,093
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