Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,368

1.68% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$7,448

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

4,732

30.2% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

49.9%

265 Graduates

About

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is a higher education institution located in Warren County, KY. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (308 degrees awarded), Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (54 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (37 degrees).

In 2022, 2,374 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College. 37.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 62.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,982 degrees), 14.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (134 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is $4,368, which is $−3,744 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 615 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is $4,368, which is $3,744 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,448.

In 2022, 92% of undergraduate students attending Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,368

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College was $4,368. The cost of tuition at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is $−3,744 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

Average Net Price

$7,448

2022 Value

1.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,448. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College grew by 1.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southcentral 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

$7,508

Room and Board

$1,078

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College was of $7,508 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 5.01% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,078. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.07% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

11%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 5.75% with respect to 2021, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southcentral 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 615 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

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College had a total enrollment of 4,732 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is 1,430 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,302. This means that 30.2% of students enrolled at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.2% White, 8.05% Black or African American, 7.84% Hispanic or Latino, 4.44% Two or More Races, 4.1% Asian, 0.296% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.254% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.2%), followed by White Male (32.1%) and Black or African American Female (4.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,732 students. The full-time enrollment at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is 1,430 and the part-time enrollment is 3,302. This means that 30.2% of students enrolled at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2022 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 Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
3,513 enrolled students
Black or African American
381 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
371 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is 74.2% White, 8.05% Black or African American, 7.84% Hispanic or Latino, 4.44% Two or More Races, 4.1% Asian, 0.296% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.254% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 590 fewer women than men received degrees from Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is white (1,982 degrees awarded). There were 14.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (134 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (308 degrees awarded), followed by Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (54 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (37 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (247 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (515 degrees), and Precision Production (177 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 Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College are Software developers (562,767 people), Other managers (154,593 people), Computer occupations, all other (122,921 people), Computer & information systems managers (114,327 people), and Computer programmers (94,459 people).

The most specialized majors at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College in 2022 are Construction (247 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (515 degrees), Precision Production (177 degrees), Engineering Technologies (96 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (277 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College are Construction (247 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (515 degrees), Precision Production (177 degrees), Engineering Technologies (96 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (277 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College are Computer Systems Design (596,623 people), Elementary & secondary schools (174,949 people), Construction (145,469 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (120,247 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (87,611 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
308 degrees awarded
Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology
54 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
37 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 308 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,482

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

892

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 1,482 degrees were awarded to men at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College, which is 1.66 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (892).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 253 degrees were awarded to men at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 10.5 times more than the 24 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 253 degrees were awarded to men at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.88 times more than the 88 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 30% of students graduating from Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% 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 (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is Female and Asian (75% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

White
1,982 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
134 degrees awarded
Black or African American
103 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is white (1,982 degrees awarded). There were 14.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (134 degrees).

0.674% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
1,248 degrees awarded
White Female
734 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
97 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is white male (1,248 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (734 degrees).

Operations

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College employs 34 Assistant professors, 23 Associate professors and 22 Professors. Most academics at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College are Female Assistant professor (19), Female Associate professor (16), and Male Assistant professor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College are: Management, with 32 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 30 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$11.9M

2022 Salaries

1.79%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College paid a median of $11.9M in salaries, a 1.79% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.581% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 11.1% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.9M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College paid a total of $4.9M to 92 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

34 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

32 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College were Assistant professor with 34 employees, Associate professor with 23 employees, and Professor with 22 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College were Management with 32 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 30 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College was Female Assistant professor with 19 employees, Female Associate professor with 16 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 15 employees.

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

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