by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on West Kentucky Community and Technical College, including its rankings, majors, diversity, and more.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 4,978 undergraduate (4,978 total)
Here are the majors that graduate the most students at West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,489 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | 329 |
| Precision Metal Working. | 294 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 269 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 208 |
These majors at West Kentucky Community and Technical College report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $48,391 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $39,911 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | $37,413 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $29,735 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $21,540 |
Explore the full list of majors at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, sorted by study area.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,489 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. · Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. |
329 | $37,413 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary. |
96 | NA |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
93 | $48,391 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. · Surgical Technology/Technologist. |
50 | $39,911 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. |
49 | NA |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. · Physical Therapy Assistant. |
25 | NA |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 9 | $16,086 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. |
269 | $29,735 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary. |
54 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Machine Shop Technology/Assistant. |
294 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. |
176 | NA |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
52 | NA |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
43 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
176 | NA |
| Carpenters. ↳ Carpentry/Carpenter. |
52 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
208 | $21,540 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 142 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. |
118 | $16,837 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Culinary Arts/Chef Training. |
35 | NA |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. ↳ Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. |
32 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. |
49 | NA |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications. ↳ Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. |
42 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General. |
29 | NA |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. ↳ Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. |
32 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Graphic Design. |
7 | NA |
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Fine/Studio Arts, General. |
4 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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