Computer and Information Sciences at Maysville Community and Technical College

This certificate program comes with an important caveat: the data reflects fewer than 30 graduates, making any conclusions provisional. That said, the numbers tell a relatively straightforward story. Graduates earn about $39,300 in their first year—landing above both Kentucky's median ($36,300) and the national average ($38,900) for similar certificates. The debt load of $10,500 is manageable, working out to just over three months of earnings, which compares favorably to both state and national norms.

Within Kentucky's community college system, Maysville sits in the middle tier. While it doesn't match Gateway or Jefferson's $41,000-45,000 range, it outperforms several peers and delivers slightly better results than the typical Kentucky program. For students in northeastern Kentucky who need local access to tech training, that's meaningful—especially since the debt burden remains modest and the debt-to-earnings ratio suggests graduates can realistically pay off these loans.

The small sample size means individual outcomes could vary more than usual, and we don't know how earnings progress beyond that first year. But for families seeking an affordable entry point into IT work without relocating or taking on four-year university costs, this certificate offers reasonable value. Just understand you're looking at limited data, not a long track record.