Ashland Community and Technical College

https://ashland.kctcs.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,464

2.2% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$6,537

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,559

41% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

59.2%

173 Graduates

About

Ashland Community and Technical College is a higher education institution located in Boyd County, KY. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentrations at Ashland Community and Technical College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (268 degrees awarded), Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (140 degrees), and Welding Technology (85 degrees).

In 2023, 2,179 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ashland Community and Technical College. 44.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 55.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,027 degrees), 49.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (41 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ashland 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 Ashland Community and Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 637 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Ashland 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 $6,537.

In 2023, 88% of undergraduate students attending Ashland Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,464

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Ashland Community and Technical College was $4,464. The cost of tuition at Ashland 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 Ashland Community and Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,537

2023 Value

1.82%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Ashland Community and Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,537. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Ashland Community and Technical College grew by 1.82%.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

22%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Ashland Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.22% with respect to 2022, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ashland 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 Ashland Community and Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 637 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

Ashland Community and Technical College had a total enrollment of 2,559 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Ashland Community and Technical College is 1,050 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,509. This means that 41% of students enrolled at Ashland Community and Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ashland Community and Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 92.1% White, 3.4% Two or More Races, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.33% Black or African American, 0.43% Asian, 0.195% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0782% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Ashland Community and Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.4%), followed by White Male (41.9%) and Two or More Races Female (1.78%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

41%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ashland Community and Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,559 students. The full-time enrollment at Ashland Community and Technical College is 1,050 and the part-time enrollment is 1,509. This means that 41% of students enrolled at Ashland 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 Ashland Community and Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

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 Ashland Community and Technical College was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Ashland Community and Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,358 enrolled students
Two or More Races
87 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
41 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ashland Community and Technical College is 92.1% White, 3.4% Two or More Races, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.33% Black or African American, 0.43% Asian, 0.195% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0782% 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, 251 fewer women than men received degrees from Ashland Community and Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ashland Community and Technical College is white (2,027 degrees awarded). There were 49.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (41 degrees).

The most common Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentration at Ashland Community and Technical College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (268 degrees awarded), followed by Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (140 degrees) and Welding Technology (85 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ashland Community and Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (42 degrees awarded), Construction (257 degrees), and Transportation (140 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ashland Community and Technical College are Other managers (46,800 people), Construction managers (46,170 people), Software developers (35,806 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (34,474 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (19,511 people).

The most specialized majors at Ashland Community and Technical College in 2023 are Science Technologies (42 degrees awarded), Construction (257 degrees), Transportation (140 degrees), Precision Production (158 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (215 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ashland Community and Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at Ashland Community and Technical College are Science Technologies (42 degrees awarded), Construction (257 degrees), Transportation (140 degrees), Precision Production (158 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (215 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ashland Community and Technical College are Construction (101,869 people), Computer Systems Design (45,919 people), Air transportation (35,982 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (22,659 people), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing (17,378 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
268 degrees awarded
Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
140 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
85 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Ashland Community and Technical College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 268 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,215

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

964

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,215 degrees were awarded to men at Ashland Community and Technical College, which is 1.26 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (964).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 249 degrees were awarded to men at Ashland Community and Technical College in Electrician, which is 31.1 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 258 degrees were awarded to men at Ashland Community and Technical College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 6.62 times more than the 39 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 34% of students graduating from Ashland Community and Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% 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 Ashland 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
2,027 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
41 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
41 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ashland Community and Technical College is white (2,027 degrees awarded). There were 49.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (41 degrees).

0.964% of degree recipients (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
1,136 degrees awarded
White Female
891 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Male
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ashland Community and Technical College is white male (1,136 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (891 degrees).

Operations

Ashland Community and Technical College employs 26 Professors, 18 Instructors and 12 Associate professors. Most academics at Ashland Community and Technical College are Male Professor (16), Female Instructor (10), and Female Professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ashland Community and Technical College are: Service, with 20 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 20 employees, and Management with 17 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$9.47M

2023 Salaries

6.8%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Ashland Community and Technical College paid a median of $9.47M in salaries, a 6.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.52% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.82% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$3.73M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Ashland Community and Technical College paid a total of $3.73M to 67 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.4% 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

26 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

20 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Ashland Community and Technical College were Professor with 26 employees, Instructor with 18 employees, and Associate professor with 12 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ashland Community and Technical College were Service with 20 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees, and Management with 17 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Instructor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Ashland Community and Technical College was Male Professor with 16 employees, Female Instructor with 10 employees, and Female Professor with 10 employees.

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

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