Median Earnings (1yr)
$17,435
5th percentile (60th in KY)
Est. Median Debt
$12,889
Est. from national median (32 programs)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How West Kentucky Community and Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally

West Kentucky Community and Technical College graduates earn $17k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all human development, family studies, 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

Human Development, Family Studies, associates's programs at peer institutions in Kentucky (15 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
West Kentucky Community and Technical College$17,435$21,446$12,889*
Campbellsville University$37,685$20,820*0.55
Somerset Community College$14,888$18,028$11,364*0.76
National Median$25,838$14,614*0.57
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Human Development, Family Studies, Programs in Kentucky

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kentucky schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Campbellsville University
Campbellsville
$26,990$37,685$20,820
Somerset Community College
Somerset
$4,656$14,888$11,364

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 West Kentucky Community and Technical College, approximately 32% 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 17 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.