At a glance
Average net price
$4,398
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
43.1%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
4,166
In-state tuition
$4,728
Out-of-state tuition
$6,432
Cost of attendance
$12,959
Median earnings (10y)
$30,787
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Heavily focused on trades & services (51% of credentials).
- STEM7%
- Health19%
- Business8%
- Humanities & arts11%
- Social sciences4%
- Trades & services51%
- Mechanic & repair22.3%~929 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Health professions19.2%~799 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Construction trades12.9%~539 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Liberal arts9.5%~395 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~367 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business8.4%~351 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Computer science4.9%~202 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~150 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~105 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.9%~80 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~71 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~67 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Transportation1.3%~55 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~11 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
38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 641 | $21,663 | $12,625 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Undergraduate certificate | 473 | — | $9,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 456 | — | $9,586 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 452 | — | $15,805 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 450 | $33,506 | $9,096 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 323 | — | $8,439 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 296 | — | $25,693 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 273 | — | $9,000 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 206 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 153 | — | $10,287 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 129 | — | $15,899 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 127 | $13,178 | $11,832 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Undergraduate certificate | 107 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 106 | $50,971 | $15,842 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Associate's | 95 | $27,308 | $13,023 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 90 | $25,086 | $16,361 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 80 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation. | Undergraduate certificate | 76 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 72 | $38,880 | $11,281 |
| Graphic Communications. | Undergraduate certificate | 68 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 62 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 58 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 55 | — | $12,875 |
| Carpenters. | Undergraduate certificate | 54 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 49 | $21,264 | $33,302 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 47 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 46 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 43 | $59,425 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 36 | $31,636 | $8,900 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 28 | $49,045 | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 25 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 25 | — | $11,364 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 21 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 19 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Undergraduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
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 Somerset Community College
Somerset Community College is a mid-sized institution located in Somerset, Kentucky, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 4,166 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Mechanic & repair, Health professions, Construction trades.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Somerset Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $4,398 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 $12,959 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 43.1%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $30,787 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Somerset Community College confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Mechanic & repair, Health professions, Construction trades. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (51% of credentials), health (19% of credentials), humanities & arts (11% 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 Somerset, Kentucky (town), Somerset Community 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 Somerset Community College
Q.How much does Somerset Community College cost?
The average net price at Somerset Community College is $4,398 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $12,959.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Somerset Community College?
Somerset Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 43.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Somerset Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Somerset Community College graduate earns $30,787 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Somerset Community 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 Somerset Community College located?
Somerset Community College is located in Somerset, Kentucky (ZIP 42501).
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 Somerset Community College at their official website.