Bluegrass Community and Technical College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Lexington, Kentucky. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,706 for Kentucky residents and $6,242 for other students on average. It offers 111 degree programs through 21 Certificate, 43 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 32 programs (4 Certificate, 15 Associate's programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $29,800.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	470 Cooper Drive, Lexington, KY
Phone	859-246-6200
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$4,706 Out-of-State$6,242
Student Population »	10,318 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	34%
Transfer-out Rate	11%
Retention Rate	64% (Full-time) 42% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,346
Students to Faculty	18:1 (5.56%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$29,800

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,706 for Kentucky residents and $6,242 for out-of-state students at Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($6,198) over public community colleges in Kentucky.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to Kentucky community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Kentucky Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$4,706	$6,242
Books & Supplies	$1,228
Off-Campus Living Costs	$12,030
Average Financial Aid	$4,346
Cost of Attendance	$17,964	$19,500
After Financial Aid	$13,618	$15,154
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$29,800

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Kentucky Residents	Out-of-State Students
Bluegrass Community and Technical College	$4,706	$6,242
Public Community Colleges in Kentucky	$4,662	$6,198
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Bluegrass Community and Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 32 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 4 Certificate, 15 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	4	15	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	21	43	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Equestrian/Equine Studies	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	2 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	42 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design	NOT OFFERED	27 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Teacher Assistant/Aide	NOT OFFERED	17 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	9 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/Assistant	15 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	5 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	870 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)	NOT OFFERED	95 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Science Technologies/Technicians

what is Science Technologies/Technicians program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration	NOT OFFERED	29 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Human Services

what is Human Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Carpentry/Carpenter	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electrician	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	23 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	60 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	73 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Cinematography and Film/Video Production	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist	NOT OFFERED	23 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary	107 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	26 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	31 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	NOT OFFERED	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	97 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	64 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	61 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary	19 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	8 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 10,318 students at Bluegrass Community and Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 3,929 male students and 5,821 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	9,750	3,729	6,021
Male Students	3,929	1,655	2,274
Female Students	5,821	2,074	3,747

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Bluegrass Community and Technical College, there are 10,318 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 6,834 students were attending classes through distance learning (4,245 students are enrolled exclusively and 2,589 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	10,318
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	4,245
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	2,589
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	3,484