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 2,851 students.
About This School
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Paducah, Kentucky with approximately 2,851 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,353 per year. The graduation rate is 49%, and the typical graduate earns $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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 31% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College graduates earn most above the national rate in Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other ($57,596 vs $50,491 nationally), and most below it in Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions ($47,983 vs $65,389).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 266 | $38,835 | $44,125 | −$5,290 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 60 | $69,850 | $80,813 | −$10,963 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 41 | $57,596 | $50,491 | +$7,105 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 40 | $47,849 | $48,733 | −$884 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 34 | $47,983 | $65,389 | −$17,406 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 19 | $38,499 | $51,180 | −$12,681 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 6 | $39,279 | $46,706 | −$7,427 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
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 (2,851 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
West Kentucky Community and Technical College
4810 Alben Barkley Drive
Paducah, KY 42001
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does West Kentucky Community and Technical College cost?
The average net price at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is about $5,353 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at West Kentucky Community and Technical College?
West Kentucky Community and Technical College has a graduation rate of 49%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
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.
- 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.
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