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Ashland Community and Technical College

Ashland, Kentucky · public · mainly awards certificates · 1,631 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanPlumbingCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$5,717
cheaper than 74% of comparable schools
Completion rate
46.8%
Median debt at completion
$10,950
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$34,504
earns ~$6,035.3 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Ashland Community and Technical College is a public school in Ashland, KY that mainly awards certificates. With an average annual net price of $5,717, it serves students seeking practical trade training.

What to know

The school reports a completion rate of 46.8%, which is a fact to weigh against the median student debt of $10,950 at completion. Typical earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $34,504, so the debt should be viewed against that lifetime figure rather than a single year's pay.

Net price is 9% above the Kentucky median ($5,248) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 10% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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40.6% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in Kentucky.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificate$38,289
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$35,594
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$33,993
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Show all 29 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$50,995
Physical Science Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$43,178
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degree$29,685
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherassociate degree$29,685
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$25,967
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degree$22,999
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$17,824
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degree$16,478
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degree$15,552
Area Studiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Physical Science Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fire Protectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fire Protectionassociate degreenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

How many students receive Pell Grants?
Data shows that 40.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
What programs and credential levels are offered?
The school offers certificates in Allied Health, Practical Nursing, Precision Metal Working, Cosmetology, Electrical Installation, Plumbing, and Culinary Arts. It also offers an associate degree in Culinary Arts and 34 other programs beyond these trades.
What do graduates of the Practical Nursing program typically earn?
Median earnings two years after completion for Practical Nursing graduates are reported at $35,594.
What is the completion rate?
The reported completion rate is 46.8%.
Is this a public or private school?
Ashland Community and Technical College is a public school.

Other options in Kentucky

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical CollegeBowling Green$3,53743.2%$34,242
Bluegrass Community and Technical CollegeLexington$6,11332%$36,343
Elizabethtown Community and Technical CollegeElizabethtown$5,14336%$36,143
Hazard Community and Technical CollegeHazard$2,95543.2%$29,868
Henderson Community CollegeHenderson$4,23232.6%$35,714
Hopkinsville Community CollegeHopkinsville$5,87530.2%$36,323
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 156231. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.