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Somerset Community College

Somerset, Kentucky · public · mainly awards certificates · 4,166 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCarpentryCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$4,398
cheaper than 84% of comparable schools
Completion rate
34.8%
Median debt at completion
$12,215
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$30,787
earns ~$7,000.2 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Somerset Community College is a public institution in Somerset, KY, offering associate degrees and certificates to 4,166 students. The school focuses mainly on awarding certificates and provides training in fields like vehicle repair, nursing, and allied health.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $4,398, with a median student debt at completion of $12,215. Only 34.8% of students complete their programs, which is typical for public community colleges where transfer-outs may not be counted. Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $30,787, while two-year program earnings vary by field.

Net price is 16% below the Kentucky median ($5,248) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 20% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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48.8% 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 and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$44,356
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$41,205
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$37,896
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$33,459
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$25,194
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificate$8,214
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Carpentersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 28 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$56,641
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$52,607
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degree$29,685
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degree$27,307
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherassociate degree$25,194
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$25,194
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degree$23,486
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$19,592
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degree$15,090
Graphic Communicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Graphic Communicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fire Protectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fire Protectionassociate degreenot reported
Security Science and Technologyundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Design and Applied Artsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

How many students at this school receive Pell Grants?
48.8% of students receive Pell Grants.
What programs are offered and what credential levels are available?
The school offers associate degrees and undergraduate certificates in vehicle repair, allied health, practical nursing, cosmetology, and culinary arts, plus 35 more programs.
What do graduates of the Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies associate degree typically earn?
Median earnings 2 years after completion for this associate degree are $41,205.
How many students finish their programs at this school?
The completion rate is reported as 34.8%.
How large is the student body?
There are 4,166 enrolled students.

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 157711. 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.