Trade and career programs at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding | Certificate | 527 | $69,657 | n/a | $6,000 |
| Electrician | Certificate | 472 | $66,293 | $76,923 | $6,914 |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 472 | $34,043 | $40,122 | $7,410 |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Certificate | 327 | $71,760 | $77,533 | $8,065 |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 123 | $27,904 | n/a | $13,287 |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 113 | $41,737 | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Certificate | 77 | $44,246 | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Associate degree | 43 | $71,220 | $77,631 | $8,065 |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 36 | $52,800 | $49,427 | $10,107 |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 25 | $31,779 | n/a | $12,097 |
| Electrician | Associate degree | 22 | $49,408 | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 20 | $49,657 | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Associate degree | 13 | $45,853 | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $4,872 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $10,100 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | Not reported |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | Not reported |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | Not reported |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $1,006 |
| Over $110,000 | $1,900 |
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
- 63% 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).
- 73% of first-time students came back or finished after the first year.
- Former students earned a median of $37,323 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $10,714 in federal student loans.
- 36% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College cost?
Tuition and fees are $4,872 a year (2025-26).
What is the completion rate at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College?
63% of first-time, full-time students finished within 150% of the normal time for their program.
How much do Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College graduates earn?
Heavy equipment mechanic certificate graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $71,760 one year after finishing.
Is Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College accredited?
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- Lindsey Institute of Cosmetology, Bowling Green: $16,100 a year
- PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green, Bowling Green: $18,616 a year
- Ross Medical Education Center-Bowling Green, Bowling Green: $16,297 a year
More: all trade schools in Kentucky · Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical 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.