Hazard Community and Technical College
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. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Hazard Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Hazard, Kentucky with approximately 1,506 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $2,955 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.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 16% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,506 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Hazard Community and Technical College
One Community College Drive
Hazard, KY 41701-2402
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Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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