Trade and career programs at Somerset Community College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 501 | $42,081 | n/a | $9,393 |
| Electrician | Certificate | 379 | $48,608 | n/a | $8,742 |
| Welding | Certificate | 301 | $46,666 | n/a | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 259 | $33,056 | $38,885 | $7,556 |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Certificate | 153 | $48,741 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 133 | $21,653 | $37,827 | $15,963 |
| Carpentry | Certificate | 63 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and barbering | Certificate | 59 | $17,582 | $23,441 | $8,001 |
| HVAC | Certificate | 55 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 52 | $44,164 | n/a | $6,751 |
| Truck driving (CDL) | Certificate | 45 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Associate degree | 36 | $48,645 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 30 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 27 | $63,664 | $51,859 | $12,000 |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 25 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 20 | n/a | $34,743 | $14,216 |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 15 | $51,451 | $55,891 | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Somerset Community College cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $4,872 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $10,039 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $543 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $253 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | Not reported |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $554 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $2,656 |
| Over $110,000 | $6,996 |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- 48% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal program length (students who started in fall 2022 or the 2022-23 year).
- 67% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $35,006 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $11,000 in federal student loans.
- 53% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Somerset Community College cost?
Tuition and fees are $4,872 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $543 in 2024-25.
What is the completion rate at Somerset Community College?
48% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do Somerset Community College graduates earn?
EMT, surgical tech and imaging associate degree graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $63,664 one year after finishing.
Is Somerset Community College accredited?
Somerset Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Lexington: $4,952 a year
- Jefferson Community and Technical College, Louisville: $4,872 a year
- Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, Elizabethtown: $4,872 a year
- Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College, Bowling Green: $4,872 a year
- Gateway Community and Technical College, Florence: $4,872 a year
- West Kentucky Community and Technical College, Paducah: $4,872 a year
More: all trade schools in Kentucky · Somerset Community College on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.