Owensboro Community and Technical College
Owensboro, Kentucky · Public, 2-year
At a glance
Average net price
$5,800
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
53.7%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
2,648
In-state tuition
$4,728
Out-of-state tuition
$6,432
Cost of attendance
$13,476
Median earnings (10y)
$35,798
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Rural
Programs breakdown
14 program areas reported · Heavily focused on trades & services (52% of credentials).
- STEM10%
- Health19%
- Business6%
- Humanities & arts13%
- Social sciences1%
- Trades & services52%
- Construction trades18.9%~501 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Health professions18.6%~492 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Mechanic & repair17.6%~466 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Liberal arts12.4%~328 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Precision production12.2%~322 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science6.4%~170 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business5.8%~154 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering tech3.8%~101 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Transportation2.0%~52 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Agriculture0.8%~21 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~7 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~2 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Undergraduate certificate | 1,115 | — | $8,319 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 842 | — | $7,475 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 719 | $20,580 | $9,386 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 563 | — | $8,200 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 517 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 495 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 396 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 225 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 195 | — | $7,246 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 133 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Associate's | 113 | — | $7,338 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 103 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Undergraduate certificate | 101 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 91 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 85 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 84 | — | $8,790 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 83 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation. | Undergraduate certificate | 73 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 67 | $35,301 | $11,500 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 65 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 58 | $56,382 | $13,624 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 39 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 34 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 28 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 26 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 25 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 23 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 23 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. | Undergraduate certificate | 20 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Carpenters. | Undergraduate certificate | 12 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Owensboro Community and Technical College
Owensboro Community and Technical College is a mid-sized institution located in Owensboro, Kentucky, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 2,648 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Construction trades, Health professions, Mechanic & repair.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Owensboro Community and Technical College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $5,800 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $4,728 for in-state students and $6,432 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $13,476 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 53.7%, a above-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $35,798 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Owensboro Community and Technical College confers degrees and certificates across 14 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Construction trades, Health professions, Mechanic & repair. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (52% of credentials), health (19% of credentials), humanities & arts (13% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Owensboro, Kentucky (rural), Owensboro Community and Technical College draws students from across Kentucky and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Owensboro Community and Technical College
Q.How much does Owensboro Community and Technical College cost?
The average net price at Owensboro Community and Technical College is $5,800 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $13,476.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Owensboro Community and Technical College?
Owensboro Community and Technical College has a 6-year graduation rate of 53.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Owensboro Community and Technical College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Owensboro Community and Technical College graduate earns $35,798 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Owensboro Community and Technical College?
Published tuition is $4,728 in-state and $6,432 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Owensboro Community and Technical College located?
Owensboro Community and Technical College is located in Owensboro, Kentucky (ZIP 42303).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Owensboro Community and Technical College at their official website.