West Kentucky Community and Technical College

https://www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,296

2021 Average Net Price

$8,041

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.6%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

4,869

32.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

52.8%

392 Graduates

About

West Kentucky Community and Technical College is a higher education institution located in McCracken County, KY. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at West Kentucky Community and Technical College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (276 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (80 degrees), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (46 degrees).

In 2021, 2,857 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. 52.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,370 degrees), 13.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (179 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is $4,296, which is $−3,672 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is $4,296, which is $−3,672 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,041.

In 2021, 84% of undergraduate students attending West Kentucky Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,296

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at West Kentucky Community and Technical College was $4,296. The cost of tuition at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is $−3,672 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of West Kentucky Community and Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,041

2021 Value

3.35%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 West Kentucky Community and Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,041. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of West Kentucky Community and Technical College grew by 3.35%.

This chart compares the average net price of West Kentucky Community and Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,150

Room and Board

$1,026

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at West Kentucky Community and Technical College was of $7,150 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.51% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,026. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at West Kentucky Community and Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

13%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at West Kentucky Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 9.09% with respect to 2020, when 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at West Kentucky Community and Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.6%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at West Kentucky Community and Technical College was 4.6%, which represents 32 out of the 695 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

West Kentucky Community and Technical College had a total enrollment of 4,869 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is 1,595 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,274. This means that 32.8% of students enrolled at West Kentucky Community and Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.2% White, 7.74% Black or African American, 5.36% Hispanic or Latino, 4% Two or More Races, 1.07% Asian, 0.246% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.103% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at West Kentucky Community and Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.2%), followed by White Male (31.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.51%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at West Kentucky Community and Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,869 students. The full-time enrollment at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is 1,595 and the part-time enrollment is 3,274. This means that 32.8% of students enrolled at West Kentucky Community and Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at West Kentucky Community and Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at West Kentucky Community and Technical College was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), West Kentucky Community and Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at West Kentucky Community and Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,905 enrolled students
Black or African American
377 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
261 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is 80.2% White, 7.74% Black or African American, 5.36% Hispanic or Latino, 4% Two or More Races, 1.07% Asian, 0.246% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.103% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 60 students (1.23%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 167 more women than men received degrees from West Kentucky Community and Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is white (2,370 degrees awarded). There were 13.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (179 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (276 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (80 degrees) and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (46 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (351 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (76 degrees), and Construction (179 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Kentucky Community and Technical College are Other managers (51,193 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (41,899 people), Construction managers (40,658 people), Software developers (33,011 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (17,265 people).

The most specialized majors at West Kentucky Community and Technical College in 2021 are Precision Production (351 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (76 degrees), Construction (179 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (300 degrees), and Human Sciences (78 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Kentucky Community and Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Chief executives & legislators, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at West Kentucky Community and Technical College are Precision Production (351 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (76 degrees), Construction (179 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (300 degrees), and Human Sciences (78 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at West Kentucky Community and Technical College are Construction (97,404 people), Elementary & secondary schools (86,705 people), Computer Systems Design (51,102 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (30,343 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (27,366 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by West Kentucky Community and Technical College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
276 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
80 degree-majors awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
46 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at West Kentucky Community and Technical College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 276 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at West Kentucky Community and Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,345

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,512

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,345 degrees were awarded to men at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, which is 0.89 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,512).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at West Kentucky Community and Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 276 degrees were awarded to men at West Kentucky Community and Technical College in Welding Technology, which is 7.26 times more than the 38 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 295 degrees were awarded to men at West Kentucky Community and Technical College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 12.3 times more than the 24 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 38% of students graduating from West Kentucky Community and Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,370 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
179 degrees awarded
Black or African American
152 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is white (2,370 degrees awarded). There were 13.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (179 degrees).

0.525% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,267 degrees awarded
White Male
1,103 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
109 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is white female (1,267 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1103 degrees).

Operations

West Kentucky Community and Technical College employs 36 Professors, 35 Instructors and 25 Assistant professors. Most academics at West Kentucky Community and Technical College are Female Instructor (29), Female Professor (24), and Female Assistant professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Kentucky Community and Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 34 employees, Service, with 30 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 21 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$13.4M

2021 Salaries

3.29%

decline from 2020

In 2021, West Kentucky Community and Technical College paid a median of $13.4M in salaries, a 3.29% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.29M

Instructional Salaries

117

Number of Employees

In 2021, West Kentucky Community and Technical College paid a total of $6.29M to 117 employees working as instructors, which represents 46.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

36 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

34 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at West Kentucky Community and Technical College were Professor with 36 employees, Instructor with 35 employees, and Assistant professor with 25 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at West Kentucky Community and Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 34 employees, Service with 30 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 21 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at West Kentucky Community and Technical College was Female Instructor with 29 employees, Female Professor with 24 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 16 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at West Kentucky Community and Technical College.