West Kentucky Community and Technical College

https://www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,464

2.2% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$7,233

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

5,132

30% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

48.7%

289 Graduates

About

West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a higher education institution located in McCracken County, KY. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentrations at West Kentucky Community and Technical College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (296 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (146 degrees), and Executive Assistant (46 degrees).

In 2023, 2,512 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. 54.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,059 degrees), 10.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (193 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is $4,464, which is $−3,789 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at West Kentucky Community and Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 608 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is $4,464, which is $3,789 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,233.

In 2023, 84% of undergraduate students attending West Kentucky Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,464

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at West Kentucky Community and Technical College was $4,464. The cost of tuition at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is $−3,789 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of West Kentucky Community and Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,233

2023 Value

10.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 West Kentucky Community and Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,233. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of West Kentucky Community and Technical College grew by 10.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of West Kentucky Community and Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,020

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Kentucky Community and Technical College was of $8,020 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.82% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.86% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at West Kentucky Community and Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at West Kentucky Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.33% with respect to 2022, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at West Kentucky Community and Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at West Kentucky Community and Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 608 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

West Kentucky Community and Technical College had a total enrollment of 5,132 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is 1,541 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,591. This means that 30% of students enrolled at West Kentucky Community and Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.2% White, 7.4% Black or African American, 5.98% Hispanic or Latino, 4.42% Two or More Races, 1.07% Asian, 0.273% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0779% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at West Kentucky Community and Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.1%), followed by White Male (29.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.86%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Kentucky Community and Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,132 students. The full-time enrollment at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is 1,541 and the part-time enrollment is 3,591. This means that 30% of students enrolled at West Kentucky Community and Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at West Kentucky Community and Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at West Kentucky Community and Technical College was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), West Kentucky Community and Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at West Kentucky Community and Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,962 enrolled students
Black or African American
380 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
307 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is 77.2% White, 7.4% Black or African American, 5.98% Hispanic or Latino, 4.42% Two or More Races, 1.07% Asian, 0.273% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0779% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 246 more women than men received degrees from West Kentucky Community and Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is white (2,059 degrees awarded). There were 10.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (193 degrees).

The most common Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentration at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (296 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (146 degrees) and Executive Assistant (46 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (236 degrees awarded), Precision Production (299 degrees), and Communication Technologies (33 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Kentucky Community and Technical College are Registered nurses (1,461,020 people), Medical & health services managers (160,475 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,882 people), Pharmacists (134,335 people), and Physicians (110,155 people).

The most specialized majors at West Kentucky Community and Technical College in 2023 are Construction (236 degrees awarded), Precision Production (299 degrees), Communication Technologies (33 degrees), Human Sciences (104 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (193 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Kentucky Community and Technical College are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at West Kentucky Community and Technical College are Construction (236 degrees awarded), Precision Production (299 degrees), Communication Technologies (33 degrees), Human Sciences (104 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (193 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Kentucky Community and Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,503,719 people), Elementary & secondary schools (294,476 people), Outpatient care centers (250,163 people), Offices of physicians (206,383 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (150,005 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by West Kentucky Community and Technical College.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
225 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
99 degrees awarded
Electrician
93 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at West Kentucky Community and Technical College was General Business Administration & Management with 225 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at West Kentucky Community and Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,133

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,379

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,133 degrees were awarded to men at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, which is 0.822 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,379).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at West Kentucky Community and Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 244 degrees were awarded to men at West Kentucky Community and Technical College in Welding Technology, which is 10.2 times more than the 24 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 287 degrees were awarded to men at West Kentucky Community and Technical College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 7.97 times more than the 36 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 33% of students graduating from West Kentucky Community and Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,059 degrees awarded
Black or African American
193 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
148 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is white (2,059 degrees awarded). There were 10.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (193 degrees).

0.756% of degree recipients (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,146 degrees awarded
White Male
913 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
107 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is white female (1,146 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (913 degrees).

Operations

West Kentucky Community and Technical College employs 31 Professors, 30 Assistant professors and 29 Instructors. Most academics at West Kentucky Community and Technical College are Female Assistant professor (25), Female Instructor (21), and Female Professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Kentucky Community and Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 33 employees, Service, with 28 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 21 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$12.6M

2023 Salaries

1.36%

growth from 2022

In 2023, West Kentucky Community and Technical College paid a median of $12.6M in salaries, a 1.36% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.2% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.29% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.25M

Instructional Salaries

109

Number of Employees

In 2023, West Kentucky Community and Technical College paid a total of $6.25M to 109 employees working as instructors, which represents 49.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

31 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

33 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at West Kentucky Community and Technical College were Professor with 31 employees, Assistant professor with 30 employees, and Instructor with 29 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Kentucky Community and Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees, Service with 28 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 21 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at West Kentucky Community and Technical College was Female Assistant professor with 25 employees, Female Instructor with 21 employees, and Female Professor with 18 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at West Kentucky Community and Technical College.

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