West Kentucky Community and Technical College
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 2,810 students.
About This School
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Paducah, Kentucky with approximately 2,810 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,023 per year. Typical graduates earn $31,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) is a public community college in Paducah, Kentucky. It is part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) and was formed by the 2003 consolidation of Paducah Community College and West Kentucky Technical College. WKCTC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
For students in the Paducah area looking for an affordable path into the workforce, this is a strong option — at just $5,023/year average net cost and a median graduation debt of only $6,158, the financial risk is genuinely low. That said, median earnings of $31,400 a decade out are modest, so it's worth being intentional about which program you choose, since outcomes will vary significantly by credential. Best suited for students pursuing technical certifications, healthcare, or trades who want to stay local and enter the workforce quickly without taking on serious debt.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,810 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
West Kentucky Community and Technical College
4810 Alben Barkley Drive
Paducah, KY 42001
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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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