Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies at Hazard Community and Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Hazard Community and Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Hazard Community and Technical College graduates earn $18k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all vehicle maintenance and repair technologies certificate programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Kentucky
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies certificate's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (15 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazard Community and Technical College | $18,263 | $26,699 | — | — |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College | $44,238 | $39,849 | $9,625 | 0.22 |
| Elizabethtown Community and Technical College | $36,574 | — | $8,849 | 0.24 |
| West Kentucky Community and Technical College | $35,929 | — | — | — |
| Gateway Community and Technical College | $34,954 | — | $6,000 | 0.17 |
| Somerset Community College | $30,857 | — | $9,586 | 0.31 |
| National Median | $35,905 | — | $11,000 | 0.31 |
Other Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies Programs in Kentucky
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kentucky schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville | $4,706 | $44,238 | $9,625 |
| Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Elizabethtown | $4,656 | $36,574 | $8,849 |
| West Kentucky Community and Technical College Paducah | $4,656 | $35,929 | — |
| Gateway Community and Technical College Florence | $4,656 | $34,954 | $6,000 |
| Somerset Community College Somerset | $4,656 | $30,857 | $9,586 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Hazard Community and Technical College, approximately 37% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 13 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.