Somerset Community College offers 91 major programs for degree granting/certificate programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 26 major programs - 16 Certificate and 10 Associate.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $4,728 for Kentucky residents and $6,432 for out-of-state students.
Total 2,798 students out of total 6,155 students have enrolled online exclusively. Last year, total 1,486 students have completed their degree/certificate program through distance learning.
Somerset Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
Online Degrees / Programs Overview
| School Name | Somerset Community College |
| Type | 2-4 Year, Public |
| Address | 808 Monticello Street, Somerset, KY |
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| Online Students | 2,798 Enrolled Online Exclusively 1,251 Enrolled in Some Online Courses |
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| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | In-State$4,728 Out-of-State$6,432 |
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| Student to Faculty | 19:1 (5.26%) |
| Online Degree Programs |
| Total | 26 Programs |
| Certificate | 16 Programs |
| Associates | 10 Programs |
2025 Tuition & Fees
The following table and chart describe 2024-2025 tuition & fees and costs trends over last 5 years at Somerset Community College. Each cost is an average amount over the all offered programs. For Kentucky residents, the tuition & fees are $4,728 and $6,432 for non-Kentucky residents.
The cost per credit hour for part-time students or overload credits of full-time students is $189 for Kentucky residents and $260 for out-of-state students for undergraduate programs.
Online Programs By Area of Study
Somerset Community College offers 91 degree programs through Certificate, Associates programs. Of that, 26 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 16 Certificates, 10 Associates.
The following table summarizes the number of degree programs by degree types.
Total Number of Online Degree Programs
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors |
Masters | Doctorate |
Post-Graduate |
| Online Programs | 16 | 10 | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Overall Programs | 67 | 24 | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
Majors and number of completers
The following tables show the offered programs by degree/certificate along with number of completers for each program last year.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
13 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 106 |
24 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Information Technology Project Management | 1 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other) | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 44 |
20 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED |
412 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | NOT OFFERED |
50 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 65 |
22 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy | 3 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
| Human Services | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
| Graphic Design | 12 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 70 |
23 |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
| Business Administration and Management | 288 |
54 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 8 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
Distance Learning Program Student Population
At Somerset Community College, there are 6,155 students including in both undergraduate and graduate schools, with full-time and part-time status. Of that, 4,049 students were attending classes through distance learning (2,798 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,251 are enrolled in some online courses).
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
| Total Enrollment | 6,155 | |
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 2,798 |
| Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses | 1,251 |
| Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses | 2,106 |
By location where enrolled students live, out of a total of 2,798 enrolled exclusively in online courses, 2,776 Kentucky Residents were enrolled in online classes exclusively, 21 students living in the U.S. States other than Kentucky, and 1 non-U.S. students enrolled in online courses.
Distance Learning Enrollment By Student Location
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 2,798 | |
| Kentucky Resident | 2,776 |
| Other State In U.S. | 21 |
| Outside of U.S. | 1 |
Distance Learning Enrollment Undergraduate Students
| Enrolled Exclusively in Undergraduate Online Courses | 2,798 | |
| Degree/Certificate Seeking | 2,234 |
| Non-Degree/Certificate Seeking | 564 |