West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Academic Overview

West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Paducah, Kentucky. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,656 for Kentucky residents and $6,192 for other students on average. It offers 86 degree programs through 21 Certificate, 25 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 19 programs (3 Certificate, 7 Associate's programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $31,400.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	4810 Alben Barkley Drive, Paducah, KY
Phone	270-554-9200
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$4,656 Out-of-State$6,192
Student Population »	5,309 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	46%
Transfer-out Rate	11%
Retention Rate	66% (Full-time) 48% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,524
Students to Faculty	18:1 (5.56%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$31,400

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,656 for Kentucky residents and $6,192 for out-of-state students at West Kentucky 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 West Kentucky 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	$4,656	$6,192
Books & Supplies	$1,228
Off-Campus Living Costs	$12,030
Average Financial Aid	$4,524
Cost of Attendance	$17,914	$19,450
After Financial Aid	$13,390	$14,926
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$31,400

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Kentucky Residents	Out-of-State Students
West Kentucky Community and Technical College	$4,656	$6,192
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

West Kentucky Community and Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 19 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 3 Certificate, 7 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	3	7	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	21	25	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.

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects	42 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	22 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	24 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician	4 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/Assistant	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	17 completers ONLY IN 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	262 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)	NOT OFFERED	26 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	9 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Carpentry/Carpenter	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Electrician	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	16 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	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	30 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Transportation and Materials Moving

what is Transportation and Materials Moving program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Marine Transportation (other)	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Graphic Design	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Fine/Studio Arts	NOT OFFERED	11 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	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary	43 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	10 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	57 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	22 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 5,309 students at West Kentucky Community and Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,905 male students and 2,964 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	4,869	1,595	3,274
Male Students	1,905	604	1,301
Female Students	2,964	991	1,973

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At West Kentucky Community and Technical College, there are 5,309 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 2,381 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,410 students are enrolled exclusively and 971 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	5,309
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,410
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	971
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	2,928