Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies at Somerset Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Somerset Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Somerset Community College graduates earn $56k, placing them in the 75th percentile of all heavy/industrial equipment maintenance technologies certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Kentucky
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies certificate's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (14 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Community College | $55,793 | — | $8,200* | — |
| Gateway Community and Technical College | $69,378 | — | $5,625* | 0.08 |
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College | $65,743 | — | $9,250* | 0.14 |
| Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College | $61,026 | — | $8,693* | 0.14 |
| Elizabethtown Community and Technical College | $59,458 | — | $8,962* | 0.15 |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College | $59,047 | — | $5,500* | 0.09 |
| National Median | $50,524 | — | $9,500* | 0.19 |
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 | $69,378 | $5,625 |
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College Lexington | $4,706 | $65,743 | $9,250 |
| Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Bowling Green | $4,656 | $61,026 | $8,693 |
| Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Elizabethtown | $4,656 | $59,458 | $8,962 |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville | $4,706 | $59,047 | $5,500 |
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 26 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.