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Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College

Cumberland, Kentucky · public · mainly awards certificates · 1,721 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanPlumbingCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCarpentry

Avg net price / yr
$3,731
cheaper than 88% of comparable schools
Completion rate
38.4%
Median debt at completion
$6,919
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$29,482
earns ~$7,901.9 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College is a public institution located in Cumberland, KY, that primarily awards certificates to students. With 1,721 students enrolled, the school offers a wide range of trade and allied health programs. The average annual net price after aid is reported at $3,731.

What to know

Forty percent of students receive Pell Grants, indicating significant financial aid availability for low-income learners. The school's completion rate is reported at 38.4%, a figure that may undercount transfers from community colleges. Median student debt at completion is $6,919, which is less than the median earnings of $29,482 reported ten years after entry.

Net price is 29% below the Kentucky median ($5,248) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 23% 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 and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$43,426
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$41,565
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificate$26,121
Carpentersundergraduate certificatenot 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
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsassociate degreenot 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$50,856
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$18,315
Area Studiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Teaching Assistants/Aidesassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Engineering-Related Fieldsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Human Services, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Air Transportationundergraduate 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
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

Does this school offer financial aid?
Yes. Forty percent of students receive Pell Grants, showing that financial aid is available for many learners.
What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers undergraduate certificates in carpentry, electrical installation, plumbing, HVAC maintenance, vehicle repair, and allied health fields. It also offers associate degrees in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, plus 34 other programs.
How much do graduates of the Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services program earn?
For the associate degree in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, median earnings two years after completion are reported at $43,426. For the undergraduate certificate in the same field, median earnings are $26,121.
What is the school's completion rate?
The completion rate is reported at 38.4%. Note that for public community colleges, this number often does not include students who transfer to four-year institutions.
Is Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College a public or private school?
It is a public school located in Cumberland, KY.

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 157739. 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.