Somerset Community College
Somerset, Kentucky · Public · 4,166 undergraduates
Of 21 programs with reported earnings, 13 leave graduates out-earning a typical Kentucky high-school graduate (about $35,424/yr) and 8 fall short. Another 22 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $3,671 |
| $30k to $48k | $3,524 |
| $48k to $75k | $5,103 |
| $75k to $110k | $7,596 |
| $110k and up | $9,860 |
| All families (average) | $4,398 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $37,467 | +$2,043 | clears the bar | $11,992 | 5.9 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,259 | +$10,835 | clears the bar | $7,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $30,857 | -$4,567 | falls short | $10,550 | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $40,411 | +$4,987 | clears the bar | $14,422 | 2.9 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $38,885 | +$3,461 | clears the bar | $8,069 | 2.3 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,992 | -$432 | falls short | $8,900 | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $37,827 | +$2,403 | clears the bar | $23,121 | 9.6 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,415 | +$5,991 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,793 | +$20,369 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $15,587 | -$19,837 | falls short | $9,580 | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,245 | -$1,179 | falls short | $12,937 | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $23,441 | -$11,983 | falls short | $10,772 | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $33,171 | -$2,253 | falls short | $14,554 | n/a |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Associate's Degree | $43,528 | +$8,104 | clears the bar | $10,263 | 1.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $66,918 | +$31,494 | clears the bar | $13,812 | 0.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 21 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 49% of students receive Pell grants · 43% 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.