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Owensboro Community and Technical College

Owensboro, KY·Public·2,579 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,579 students.

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Accept
2,579
Students
$4,627
Net Price
N/A
Grad Rate
$31,600
Earnings
10 yr
$5,500
Debt

About This School

Owensboro Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Owensboro, Kentucky with approximately 2,579 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,627 per year. Typical graduates earn $31,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) is a public community college in Owensboro, Kentucky. It is part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). Owensboro Community College and Owensboro Technical College consolidated to become OCTC. OCTC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to offer technical as well as associate's degree programs.

This is a strong option for students in the Owensboro area who want an affordable path into the workforce — at just $4,627/year after aid and only $5,500 in median debt at graduation, the financial risk is genuinely low. That said, median earnings of $31,600 a decade out are modest, so this school makes the most sense if you're targeting a specific technical or associate's degree program with a clear local job market rather than hoping for broad career flexibility.

Founded
1986
Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions16%
Computer Science7%
Business & Marketing5%
Visual & Performing Arts0%

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
$4,627
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants30%
Median debt at graduation$5,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$31,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,100
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$31,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.7x

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

White83%
Black5%
Hispanic/Latino5%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,579 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Owensboro Community and Technical College

4800 New Hartford Rd

Owensboro, KY 42303

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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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