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Hazard Community and Technical College

Hazard, KY·Public·1,404 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,404 students.

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1,404
Students
$3,376
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$28,400
Earnings
10 yr
$7,000
Debt

About This School

Hazard Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Hazard, Kentucky with approximately 1,404 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $3,376 per year. Typical graduates earn $28,400 within 10 years of enrollment.

Hazard Community and Technical College (HCTC) is a public community college with its main campus in Hazard, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). Established as Hazard Community College in 1968, the name of the college was changed to Hazard Community and Technical College in 2003. HCTC has four campuses: the Hazard Campus and Technical Campus, both in Hazard, the Lees College Campus in Jackson, and the Leslie County Center. HCTC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

This is a strong option for students in eastern Kentucky who want an affordable path into the workforce — at just $3,376/year net price and a median graduation debt of only $7,000, the financial risk is genuinely low. However, be realistic about earnings: graduates typically make around $28,400 a decade after enrolling, which is modest, so this makes the most sense if you're pursuing a specific technical credential, healthcare program, or planning to transfer — not as a four-year career launchpad on its own.

Founded
1968
Setting
Remote town

Popular Programs

Health Professions26%
Computer Science9%
Business & Marketing6%
Visual & Performing Arts1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,656
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,192
Avg Net Price
$3,376
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants37%
Median debt at graduation$7,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$28,400
after enrollment
Median Debt
$7,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$7,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$23,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$28,400
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.1x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White96%
Black1%
Hispanic/Latino1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,404 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Hazard Community and Technical College

One Community College Drive

Hazard, KY 41701-2402

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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