Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies at Somerset Community College
Associate's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Somerset Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Somerset Community College graduates earn $57k, placing them in the 56th percentile of all heavy/industrial equipment maintenance technologies associates 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
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies associates's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (13 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Community College | $57,318 | $55,786 | — | — |
| Gateway Community and Technical College | $66,827 | — | $12,000 | 0.18 |
| Elizabethtown Community and Technical College | $65,535 | $70,340 | $10,838 | 0.17 |
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College | $64,355 | $73,100 | $10,250 | 0.16 |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College | $60,878 | — | — | — |
| Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College | $58,717 | — | $8,581 | 0.15 |
| National Median | $55,532 | — | $12,000 | 0.22 |
Other Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies Programs in Kentucky
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kentucky schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Community and Technical College Florence | $4,656 | $66,827 | $12,000 |
| Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Elizabethtown | $4,656 | $65,535 | $10,838 |
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College Lexington | $4,706 | $64,355 | $10,250 |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville | $4,706 | $60,878 | — |
| Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Bowling Green | $4,656 | $58,717 | $8,581 |
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 Somerset Community College, approximately 43% 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 27 graduates with reported earnings and 13 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.