West Kentucky Community and Technical College Career Programs

West Kentucky Community and Technical College (referred to as West Kentucky Community and Technical) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Paducah, KY. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at West Kentucky Community and Technical College is $4,656 for Kentucky residents and $6,192 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 5,309 and the students to faculty ratio is 5.56% (18 to 1).West Kentucky Community and Technical College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.

  • Tuition & Fees: $6,192
  • Number of Programs: 46 programs

West Kentucky Community and Technical 2023 Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition & fees of West Kentucky Community and Technical College are $4,656 for Kentucky residents and $6,192 for other students. The undergraduate tuition & fees are increased by 1.57% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Tuition & fees at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Kentucky residentsOut of State
2018-2019$4,248$14,400
2019-2020$4,368$14,808
2020-2021$4,488$15,240
2021-2022$4,488$15,240
2022-2023$4,560$15,480
2023-2024$4,656$6,192

Who Accredits West Kentucky Community and Technical College

West Kentucky Community and Technical College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (7/1/2003 - Current[Estimated Date]).

Career Programs, Number of Completers

West Kentucky Community and Technical College offers 44 career programs and 10 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 777 students have earned their degrees/certificate at West Kentucky Community and Technical. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at West Kentucky Community and Technical with number of completers.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies [+] 1 program 18
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects1 program 18
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program (1 online)22
Computer and Information Sciences1 program (1 online)22
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 1 program 5
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1 program 5
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 17
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 17
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 1 program (1 online)262
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1 program (1 online)262
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 program 26
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)1 program 26
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 2 programs (1 online)9
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration1 program (1 online)9
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1 program 0
Construction Trades [+] 1 program 16
Electrician1 program 16
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 2 programs 9
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology1 program 3
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 6
Precision Production Trades [+] 1 program 4
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant1 program 4
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] 1 program (1 online)1
Marine Transportation (other)1 program (1 online)1
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 program 11
Fine/Studio Arts1 program 11
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 7 programs (1 online)98
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary1 program (1 online)10
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant1 program 9
Surgical Technology/Technologist1 program 3
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician1 program 9
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer1 program 10
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician1 program 0
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse1 program 57
Business [+] 2 programs (2 online)25
Business Administration and Management1 program (1 online)22
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management1 program (1 online)3
Total23 programs (7 online)523
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Communications Technologies [+] 1 program 42
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects1 program 42
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 2 programs 39
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist1 program 24
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1 program 15
Engineering Technology [+] 1 program (1 online)4
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician1 program (1 online)4
Work and Family Studies [+] 1 program 16
Child Care Provider/Assistant1 program 16
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 1 program 0
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1 program 0
Construction Trades [+] 2 programs 19
Carpentry/Carpenter1 program 2
Electrician1 program 17
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 4 programs 30
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology1 program 11
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology1 program 1
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1 program 4
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 14
Precision Production Trades [+] 2 programs 38
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant1 program 8
Welding Technology/Welder1 program 30
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 program 0
Graphic Design1 program 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 4 programs (1 online)66
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist1 program 5
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary1 program (1 online)43
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant1 program 1
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training1 program 17
Business [+] 1 program (1 online)0
Business Administration and Management1 program (1 online)0
Total20 programs (3 online)254
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 1 program 0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician1 program 0
Total1 program0

Student Population

At West Kentucky Community and Technical College, there are total 5,309 students. Among them, 1,410 students have enrolled career programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 2,313 men and 2,996 women students at West Kentucky Community and Technical. Next table summarizes the student population at West Kentucky Community and Technical.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,3092,3132,996
American Indian/Native American1367
Asian542628
Black/African American415158257
Hispanic285108177
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander651
White4,1631,7712,392
Two More19284108
Un-Known18115526
Student Population in Online Programs at West Kentucky Community and Technical
Total StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students5,3091,4109712,928

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