West Kentucky Community and Technical College

West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a public community college located in Paducah, KY. It offers 87 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 8 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,656 for Kentucky residents and $6,192 for out-of-state students at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($6,198) of public community colleges in Kentucky.
It has 5,309 students that are higher than the average population (2,791 students) of community colleges in Kentucky. In addition, 1,410 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (16 to 1) of Kentucky community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $31,400.
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Academic Overview

West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Paducah, Kentucky.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,656 for Kentucky residents and $6,192 for other students on average. It offers 87 degree programs through 62 Certificate, 25 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 8 programs (5 Certificate, 3 Associate's programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address4810 Alben Barkley Drive, Paducah, KY
Phone270-554-9200
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,656
Out-of-State$6,192
Student Population »5,309 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »46%
Transfer-out Rate11%
Retention Rate66% (Full-time)
48% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,524
Students to Faculty18:1 (5.56%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$31,400

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,656 for Kentucky residents and $6,192 for out-of-state students at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($6,198) over public community colleges in Kentucky.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to Kentucky community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Kentucky ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,656$6,192
Books & Supplies$1,228
Off-Campus Living Costs$12,030
Average Financial Aid$4,524
Cost of Attendance$17,914$19,450
After Financial Aid$13,390$14,926
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$31,400
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Kentucky ResidentsOut-of-State Students
West Kentucky Community and Technical College$4,656$6,192
Public Community Colleges in Kentucky$4,662$6,198
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

West Kentucky Community and Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 8 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 5 Certificate, 3 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs53NOT OFFERED
Total Programs6225NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
what is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects22 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist25 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician3 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Child Care Provider/Assistant17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 266 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)NOT OFFERED 41 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Carpentry/Carpenter8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrician17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 21 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder23 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Transportation and Materials Moving program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Marine Transportation (other)NOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Graphic DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fine/Studio ArtsNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary50 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 60 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training27 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Business program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and Management1 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 31 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain ManagementNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 5,309 students at West Kentucky Community and Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,905 male students and 2,964 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total4,8691,5953,274
Male Students1,9056041,301
Female Students2,9649911,973

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At West Kentucky Community and Technical College, there are 5,309 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 2,381 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,410 students are enrolled exclusively and 971 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment5,309
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,410
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses971
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,928
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