West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Paducah, Kentucky · Public · 2,851 undergraduates
Of 21 programs with reported earnings, 14 leave graduates out-earning a typical Kentucky high-school graduate (about $35,424/yr) and 7 fall short. Another 29 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $4,345 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,561 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,414 |
| $75k to $110k | $9,291 |
| $110k and up | $12,695 |
| All families (average) | $5,353 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $58,512 | +$23,088 | clears the bar | $5,625 | 0.2 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,321 | -$103 | falls short | $6,025 | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $38,835 | +$3,411 | clears the bar | $7,620 | 2.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,252 | +$828 | clears the bar | $10,295 | 12.4 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $74,094 | +$38,670 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,929 | +$505 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,632 | +$16,208 | clears the bar | $6,529 | 0.4 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $26,535 | -$8,889 | falls short | $11,000 | n/a |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,123 | -$2,301 | falls short | $9,999 | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $29,518 | -$5,906 | falls short | $7,000 | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $69,850 | +$34,426 | clears the bar | $11,068 | 0.3 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Associate's Degree | $57,596 | +$22,172 | clears the bar | $8,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $47,849 | +$12,425 | clears the bar | $10,412 | 0.8 yrs |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $14,110 | -$21,314 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $47,983 | +$12,559 | clears the bar | $9,618 | 0.8 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 21 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 33% of students receive Pell grants · 50% 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.