Shawnee Community College
Ullin, IL · 25 mi away
- Type
- Public
- Programs
- 16
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Automotive technician
- CDL & truck driving
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West Kentucky Community & Technical College
4810 Alben Barkley Drive, Paducah, KY 42001
- Public
- 2-year college
- 25 trade programs
About West Kentucky Community & Technical College
West Kentucky Community & Technical College is a public 2-year college in Paducah, Kentucky, with about 6,593 students a year. It offers 25 trade programs we track, including practical nursing (LPN/LVN), welding, electrician, and diesel & heavy equipment mechanic. It was formerly known as WKCTC.
Costs and outcomes
- Average net price
- $5,353
- per year, after grants and scholarships
- Completion rate
- 50%
- of full-time students finish
- Median earnings
- $34,891
- 10 years after starting
- Students with Pell Grants
- 33%
- a sign of how many get federal aid
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Figures cover the whole school, not one program. Ask the school for the full cost of the program you want.
Trade programs
Healthcare
- Dental hygienist8 graduates last year
- Diagnostic medical sonography9 graduates last year
- EMT & paramedic22 graduates last year
- Medical lab technician49 graduates last year
- Nursing assistant (CNA)6 graduates last year
- Pharmacy technician13 graduates last year
- Physical therapist assistant12 graduates last year
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)323 graduates last year
- Radiologic technologist15 graduates last year
- Surgical technologist4 graduates last year
Welding & manufacturing
- CAD & drafting29 graduates last year
- CNC machining32 graduates last year
- Industrial maintenance & mechatronics50 graduates last year
- Welding262 graduates last year
Construction trades
- Carpentry52 graduates last year
- Electrician176 graduates last year
- Heavy equipment operator
- HVAC technician52 graduates last year
Automotive & transportation
- Auto body & collision repair16 graduates last year
- Automotive technician57 graduates last year
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic103 graduates last year
Public safety
- Fire science & firefighting9 graduates last year
- Police academy & criminal justice49 graduates last year
Beauty & wellness
- Cosmetology32 graduates last year
Culinary arts
- Culinary arts35 graduates last year
Graduate counts are certificates and degrees the school reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS, 2023–24). Confirm current programs, schedules and costs with the school.
Location
West Kentucky Community & Technical College
4810 Alben Barkley Drive
Paducah, KY 42001
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