Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College

www.southeast.kctcs.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,464

2.2% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$4,614

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,144

35.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

43.6%

103 Graduates

About

Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College is a higher education institution located in Harlan County, KY. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (196 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (59 degrees), and Teacher Assistant & Aides (18 degrees).

In 2023, 1,218 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College. 48.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,111 degrees), 85.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (13 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southeast Kentucky Community & 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 Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 393 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southeast Kentucky Community & 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 $4,614.

In 2023, 92% of undergraduate students attending Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 10% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,464

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

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

Average Net Price

$4,614

2023 Value

1.81%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,614. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College grew by 1.81%.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

10%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southeast Kentucky Community & 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 Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 393 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

Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College had a total enrollment of 3,144 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College is 1,116 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,028. This means that 35.5% of students enrolled at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 91.2% White, 1.56% Black or African American, 1.4% Two or More Races, 1.11% Hispanic or Latino, 0.509% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.223% Asian, and 0.0636% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (60.7%), followed by White Male (31.7%) and Two or More Races Female (1.18%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,144 students. The full-time enrollment at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College is 1,116 and the part-time enrollment is 2,028. This means that 35.5% of students enrolled at Southeast Kentucky Community & 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 Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

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 Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,868 enrolled students
Black or African American
49 enrolled students
Two or More Races
44 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College is 91.2% White, 1.56% Black or African American, 1.4% Two or More Races, 1.11% Hispanic or Latino, 0.509% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.223% Asian, and 0.0636% 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, 28 fewer women than men received degrees from Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College is white (1,111 degrees awarded). There were 85.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (13 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (196 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (59 degrees) and Teacher Assistant & Aides (18 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (141 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (248 degrees), and Construction (80 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 Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College are Registered nurses (1,468,047 people), Medical & health services managers (164,755 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,675 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (140,744 people), and Pharmacists (135,342 people).

The most specialized majors at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College in 2023 are Precision Production (141 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (248 degrees), Construction (80 degrees), Health (429 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (196 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 Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College are Precision Production (141 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (248 degrees), Construction (80 degrees), Health (429 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (196 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
165 degrees awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
104 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
70 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 165 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

623

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

595

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 623 degrees were awarded to men at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College, which is 1.05 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (595).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 111 degrees were awarded to men at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College in Diesel Mechanics Technology, which is 22.2 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 149 degrees were awarded to men at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 3.17 times more than the 47 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 23% of students graduating from Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% 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.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College is Male and Two or More Races (50% 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
1,111 degrees awarded
Black or African American
13 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College is white (1,111 degrees awarded). There were 85.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (13 degrees).

5.58% of degree recipients (68 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
561 degrees awarded
White Female
550 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College is white male (561 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (550 degrees).

Operations

Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College employs 30 Professors, 16 Instructors and 14 Associate professors. Most academics at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College are Male Professor (19), Female Instructor (11), and Female Professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 29 employees, Management, with 24 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 23 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$11.1M

2023 Salaries

5.97%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College paid a median of $11.1M in salaries, a 5.97% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.81% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.73% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$3.78M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College paid a total of $3.78M to 63 employees working as instructors, which represents 34% 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

30 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

29 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College were Professor with 30 employees, Instructor with 16 employees, and Associate professor with 14 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 29 employees, Management with 24 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 23 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 Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College was Male Professor with 19 employees, Female Instructor with 11 employees, and Female Professor with 11 employees.

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

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