Business Operations Support and Assistant Services at Interactive College of Technology-Newport

Interactive College of Technology-Newport graduates earn nearly $5,200 more than the national median for this associate's degree, placing them in the 89th percentile nationally. That's impressive on paper, but the small graduating class (under 30 students) means next year's outcomes could look quite different. The $14,323 in typical debt is actually lower than the national median of $20,000, creating a reasonable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42—graduates would need about five months of gross pay to cover their loans.

The state picture is harder to interpret. This program hits Kentucky's median exactly for both earnings and debt, but with only 13 schools offering this degree statewide, there's limited local competition to benchmark against. What matters more is the absolute number: $33,883 goes further in Newport than it would in pricier markets, and three-quarters of students here qualify for Pell grants, suggesting this serves as an accessible pathway to steady administrative work.

The caveat about sample size isn't just statistical noise—it's critical. These numbers could represent an unusually successful cohort rather than a reliable pattern. If your child enrolls, they're betting that next year's class performs similarly. For families prioritizing low debt and immediate employment in office support roles, this could work, but don't treat these outcomes as guaranteed given the limited track record.