Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 47.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $29,868
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $10,125
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 18:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 23.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $107/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $53,775 | $11,888 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $35,416 | $8,001 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Certificate | $31,839 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | Associate | $26,715 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate | $25,194 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate | $22,869 | $11,517 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate | $21,508 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $20,140 | $8,986 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | Certificate | $20,140 | |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Certificate | $11,234 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $29,868 ten years after leaving, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 34% with typical debt of $10,125. Monthly loan payments of $107 consume just 4.3% of graduates' income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The 85.3% employment rate reflects strong job placement in eastern Kentucky's healthcare, mining, and skilled trades sectors. Many graduates enter nursing, welding, and business fields where two-year credentials carry weight in the regional economy. The $2,740 net price for low-income families makes this an accessible pathway to middle-class earnings in Appalachia. For students planning to work locally, this represents a strong return on investment.