Is West Kentucky Community and Technical College worth it?
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a public, two-year institution in Paducah, Kentucky (small city). It awarded 2,489 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in licensed practical nurse training, welding technology and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$32,770
Median earnings 4 years after
$43,110
Median earnings 10 years after
$34,891
Average net price
$5,353
Completion rate
50%
Completions (2024)
2,489
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
2,851
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $26,590 | $38,835 | 116 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $31,020 | $35,321 | 90 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate | $30,159 | $38,499 | 61 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $58,951 | $69,850 | 61 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate certificate | $28,653 | $36,252 | 47 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $46,895 | $47,983 | 44 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $27,734 | $47,849 | 40 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Associate | $39,918 | $57,596 | 38 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $35,603 | $58,512 | 33 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $26,535 | N/A | 28 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate certificate | $31,942 | $74,094 | 22 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $35,929 | N/A | 20 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate certificate | $26,607 | $33,123 | 20 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate certificate | $36,332 | $51,632 | 18 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $36,362 | N/A | 18 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate under 12 weeks | 310 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 208 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 206 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate under 12 weeks | 133 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 100 |
| Electrician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 96 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 93 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 87 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 83 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 60 |
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Sources: federal figures for West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Kentucky. Counts under 10 are not published.
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