Does the school provide financial aid based on need?

Yes, 57% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating significant need-based aid availability.

What programs are available and what credential do they award?

The school offers undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Teacher Education, Building/Construction, Health Administrative Services, Medical Assisting, and Business Operations Support.

How much do graduates of the Building/Construction program typically earn?

The median earnings two years after completion for Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection are reported at $23,649.

How many students successfully complete their training?

The completion rate is 62.8%, meaning most enrolled students finish their certificate programs.

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Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education

Lexington, Kentucky · private nonprofit · mainly awards certificates · 203 students · Medical AssistingCosmetologyBarberingCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr

$22,871

cheaper than 22% of comparable schools

Completion rate

62.8%

Median debt at completion

$11,600

Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)

$20,156

earns ~$881.3 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education is a private nonprofit school in Lexington, KY that mainly awards certificates. With 203 enrolled students, it offers training in fields like construction, culinary arts, and health administration. The school relies on federal data to report typical costs and earnings without guaranteeing outcomes.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $22,871, while the median student debt at completion is reported at $11,600. A 62.8% completion rate indicates that roughly three out of four students finish their programs. Median earnings 10 years after entry are typically $20,156, showing long-term income potential varies by field.

Net price is 259% above the Kentucky median ($6,376) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 46% below the national median ($37,522) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

Program	Credential	Median earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	undergraduate certificate	$21,052
Culinary Arts and Related Services	undergraduate certificate	$17,779
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	undergraduate certificate	$14,676
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection	undergraduate certificate	$23,649
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	undergraduate certificate	$13,702
Health and Medical Administrative Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services	undergraduate certificate	not reported

Get paid while you train instead

Registered apprenticeships are an alternative to paying for school — sponsors pay wages from day one. In Kentucky:

Questions students ask

Does the school provide financial aid based on need?: Yes, 57% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating significant need-based aid availability.
What programs are available and what credential do they award?: The school offers undergraduate certificates in Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Teacher Education, Building/Construction, Health Administrative Services, Medical Assisting, and Business Operations Support.
How much do graduates of the Building/Construction program typically earn?: The median earnings two years after completion for Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection are reported at $23,649.
How many students successfully complete their training?: The completion rate is 62.8%, meaning most enrolled students finish their certificate programs.
Is this a public or private institution?: Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education is a private nonprofit school.

Other options in Kentucky

School	City	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Ashland Community and Technical College	Ashland	$5,717	46.8%	$34,504
Bluegrass Community and Technical College	Lexington	$6,113	32%	$36,343
Hazard Community and Technical College	Hazard	$2,955	43.2%	$29,868
Henderson Community College	Henderson	$4,232	32.6%	$35,714
Hopkinsville Community College	Hopkinsville	$5,875	30.2%	$36,323
Jefferson Community and Technical College	Louisville	$6,376	27.6%	$38,171

Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 446242. 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.