West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Public in Paducah, KY. 27 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering culinary, Drafting/CAD, fire science, electrician and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 52 | $64,285 | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 34 | $49,986 | $15,115 | $172 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 27 | $41,289 | – | – |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | Certificate | 43 | $40,028 | – | – |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate | 133 | $39,812 | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 10 | $39,624 | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 90 | $39,283 | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 295 | $38,436 | $5,500 | $63 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 21 | $37,307 | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Certificate | 29 | $36,914 | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 124 | $32,288 | $16,500 | $188 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 328 | $30,034 | $11,288 | $128 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 10 | $23,313 | – | – |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 35 | $21,557 | $5,750 | $65 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 27 | $13,490 | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 35 | not reported | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technology | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Certificate | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Carpenters | Certificate | 82 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 15 | not reported | $18,173 | $207 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (certificate): graduates earned $13,490 one year out, 42% below the national median for cosmetology certificate programs ($23,061).
- Drafting/Design Engineering Technology (certificate): graduates earned $36,914 one year out, 20% below the national median for Drafting/CAD certificate programs ($45,869).
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (certificate): graduates earned $39,812 one year out, 11% below the national median for electrician certificate programs ($44,727).
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (associate degree): graduates earned $37,307 one year out, 25% below the national median for electrician associate degree programs ($49,548).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Shawnee Community College (Ullin, IL), about 25 miles away
- Southeastern Illinois College (Harrisburg, IL), about 50 miles away
- Southeast Missouri State University (Cape Girardeau, MO), about 51 miles away
- Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences (Cape Girardeau, MO), about 52 miles away
- Trend Setters School (Cape Girardeau, MO), about 52 miles away
Before you apply
- Culinary Arts & Baking: What do graduates typically earn compared with the program's debt?
- Drafting & CAD Technology: Which CAD or BIM software is taught and is a license provided?
- Fire Science & Protection: Does the program include a recognized fire academy or EMT certification?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.