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Madisonville Community College

Madisonville, Kentucky · public · mainly awards certificates · 1,841 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$5,406
cheaper than 76% of comparable schools
Completion rate
49.1%
Median debt at completion
$8,450
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$35,733
earns ~$6,609.9 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Madisonville Community College is a public school in Madisonville, KY that mainly awards certificates to 1,841 students. It offers training in fields like Allied Health, HVAC, and Culinary Arts alongside 43 other programs. The school serves adults seeking practical skills with an average annual net price of $5,406 after aid.

What to know

The school reports a completion rate of 49.1%, which is typical for public community colleges where transfer-outs may not be counted in the official rate. Students leaving with a certificate in Allied Health Diagnostic professions see median earnings of $65,657 two years after completion, while the overall median student debt at completion is $8,450. With a typical student debt of $8,450, prospective students should compare this figure to their potential annual earnings rather than the yearly net price.

Net price is 3% above the Kentucky median ($5,248) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 7% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificate$65,657
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$40,017
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$36,848
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degreenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsassociate degreenot reported
Show all 34 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$51,273
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$47,260
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsassociate degree$28,598
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degree$25,194
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degree$22,192
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$20,921
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degree$9,167
Agricultural Production Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agricultural Production Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Engineering-Related Fieldsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Legal Support Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Legal Support Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fire Protectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fire Protectionassociate degreenot reported
Human Services, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Services, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Air Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Air Transportationassociate 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 Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What credential levels and programs are available?
The school offers undergraduate certificates and associate degrees in Allied Health Diagnostic professions, Allied Health and Medical Assisting, Culinary Arts, Electrical and Power Transmission, and HVAC maintenance, plus 43 other programs.
How much do graduates of the Allied Health Diagnostic program typically earn?
Graduates of the Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions certificate program report median earnings of $65,657 two years after completion.
What is the completion rate for students at this school?
The reported completion rate is 49.1%. This number reflects data from the U.S. Department of Education and does not account for students who transfer to four-year institutions.
Is Madisonville Community College a public or private institution?
It is a public school located in Madisonville, KY.
How does student debt compare to the cost of attendance?
The median student debt at completion is $8,450. This is a total debt figure, not the same as the average annual net price of $5,406.

Other options in Kentucky

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Ashland Community and Technical CollegeAshland$5,71746.8%$34,504
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
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 157304. 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.