Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 49.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $36,143
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $9,055
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 24:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 31.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $96/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Associate | $67,660 | $5,798 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies. | Associate | $63,430 | $11,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate | $46,087 | $9,019 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $45,026 | $12,718 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $38,829 | $5,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | Associate | $34,704 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Associate | $33,993 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate | $27,181 | $14,250 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $27,048 | $4,093 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate | $26,121 | $20,798 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate | $25,967 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $22,329 | $8,811 |
| Social Work. | Associate | $17,162 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $36,143 ten years after attending, which translates to roughly $3,012 monthly before taxes. With typical monthly loan payments of $96, debt service consumes just 3.2% of gross income. The median debt load of $9,055 represents only 25% of annual earnings, well below national community college averages. Nearly 94% of graduates find employment, often in healthcare support, manufacturing, and business services that dominate central Kentucky's economy. Many use their credentials as stepping stones to four-year programs or immediate entry into skilled trades. The combination of low debt burden and solid employment prospects delivers a strong return on investment for career-focused students.