Elizabethtown Community and Technical College

https://www.elizabethtown.kctcs.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$4,464
2.2% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$7,644
After Financial Aid
2021 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Enrolled Students
6,204
34.9% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
49.6%
317 Graduates

About

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is a higher education institution located in Hardin County, KY. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (554 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (59 degrees), and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (48 degrees).

In 2023, 3,648 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. 40.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 59.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,995 degrees), 14.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (208 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is $4,464, which is $−3,789 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 631 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is $4,464, which is $3,789 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,644.

In 2023, 88% of undergraduate students attending Elizabethtown Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,464
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College was $4,464. The cost of tuition at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is $−3,789 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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Average Net Price

$7,644
2023 Value
5.64%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Elizabethtown Community and Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,644. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Elizabethtown Community and Technical College grew by 5.64%.

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Other Student Expenses

$8,020
Room and Board
$1,152
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College was of $8,020 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.82% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.86% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

88%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
11%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.22% with respect to 2022, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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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.
0%
2021 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 631 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.

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Enrollment

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College had a total enrollment of 6,204 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is 2,166 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,038. This means that 34.9% of students enrolled at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.5% White, 6.32% Black or African American, 6.13% Hispanic or Latino, 5.77% Two or More Races, 1.23% Asian, 0.226% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.21% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (47%), followed by White Male (31.9%) and Black or African American Female (3.89%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.9%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,204 students. The full-time enrollment at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is 2,166 and the part-time enrollment is 4,038. This means that 34.9% of students enrolled at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

72%
2023 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 Elizabethtown Community and Technical College was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Elizabethtown Community and Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    4,869 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    392 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    380 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is 78.5% White, 6.32% Black or African American, 6.13% Hispanic or Latino, 5.77% Two or More Races, 1.23% Asian, 0.226% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.21% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

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Graduates

In 2023, 700 fewer women than men received degrees from Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is white (2,995 degrees awarded). There were 14.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (208 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (554 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (59 degrees) and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (48 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (538 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (578 degrees), and Precision Production (248 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College are Software developers (609,429 people), Other managers (144,656 people), Computer occupations, all other (123,671 people), Computer & information systems managers (115,001 people), and Computer support specialists (87,745 people).

The most specialized majors at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College in 2023 are Construction (538 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (578 degrees), Precision Production (248 degrees), Transportation (114 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (193 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College are Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Architectural & engineering managers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College are Construction (538 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (578 degrees), Precision Production (248 degrees), Transportation (114 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (193 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College are Computer Systems Design (616,590 people), uninformed (374,676 people), Construction (142,917 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (99,046 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (82,426 people).

The most specialized majors at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College are Construction (538 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (578 degrees), Precision Production (248 degrees), Transportation (114 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (193 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Elizabethtown Community and Technical College.
Most Common (2023)
  1. Electrician
    309 degrees awarded
  2. General Business Administration & Management
    262 degrees awarded
  3. General Computer & Information Sciences
    222 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College was Electrician with 309 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,174
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
1,474
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 2,174 degrees were awarded to men at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, which is 1.47 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,474).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 512 degrees were awarded to men at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College in Electrician, which is 20.5 times more than the 25 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 429 degrees were awarded to men at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 3.43 times more than the 125 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

30%
100% Completion Time
42%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 30% of students graduating from Elizabethtown Community and Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Asian Male
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    2,995 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    208 degrees awarded
  3. Two or More Races
    185 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is white (2,995 degrees awarded). There were 14.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (208 degrees).

0.877% of degree recipients (32 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Male
    1,826 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    1,169 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Male
    108 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is white male (1,826 degrees awarded). There were 1.56 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,169 degrees).

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Operations

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College employs 44 Professors, 32 Associate professors and 16 Instructors. Most academics at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College are Male Professor (22), Female Professor (22), and Male Associate professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 35 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 32 employees, and Management with 29 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$14.1M
2023 Salaries
3.54%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College paid a median of $14.1M in salaries, a 3.54% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.74% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.09% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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Instructional Salaries

$6.19M
Instructional Salaries
106
Number of Employees

In 2023, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College paid a total of $6.19M to 106 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

Professor
Most Common Instructor
44 Employees
Office and Administrative Support
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
35 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College were Professor with 44 employees, Associate professor with 32 employees, and Instructor with 16 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 35 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 32 employees, and Management with 29 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Male Professor
  2. Female Professor
  3. Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College was Male Professor with 22 employees, Female Professor with 22 employees, and Male Associate professor with 19 employees.

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

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