Hazard Community and Technical College
Hazard, Kentucky · Public · 1,506 undergraduates
Of 11 programs with reported earnings, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical Kentucky high-school graduate (about $35,424/yr) and 6 fall short. Another 38 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $2,426 |
| $30k to $48k | $3,204 |
| $48k to $75k | $4,702 |
| $75k to $110k | $5,330 |
| All families (average) | $2,955 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,678 | -$1,746 | falls short | $7,000 | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $41,046 | +$5,622 | clears the bar | $8,986 | 1.6 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $18,263 | -$17,161 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $15,134 | -$20,290 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,399 | +$6,975 | clears the bar | $11,500 | 1.6 yrs |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $25,094 | -$10,330 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,151 | +$17,727 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $70,057 | +$34,633 | clears the bar | $11,888 | 0.3 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $57,533 | +$22,109 | clears the bar | $8,001 | 0.4 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Associate's Degree | $29,024 | -$6,400 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $26,276 | -$9,148 | falls short | $11,517 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 32% of students receive Pell grants · 48% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.