Health Sciences & Services at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
If you are interested in studying Health Sciences & Services, consider the program at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College is located in Paducah, KY.
During the most recent reporting year, 9 health sciences & services degrees were awarded at West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
Featured schools near , edit
Online Class Availability at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Many students take online classes at West Kentucky Community and Technical College. Among 5,274 students, 1,354 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,189 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Health Sciences & Services Rankings at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Rankings can help you compare West Kentucky Community and Technical College’s Health Sciences & Services program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #None of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #None of 105 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 478 |
| Best Value | Kentucky | #None of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #None of 106 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 471 |
Earnings for Health Sciences & Services Graduates from West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Those who finish West Kentucky Community and Technical College’s Health Sciences & Services program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $16,086 |
| 2 years | $19,835 |
| 3 years | $20,975 |
| 4 years | $29,462 |
| 5 years | $33,019 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Health Sciences & Services graduates from West Kentucky Community and Technical College report median earnings of $29,462, compared with $38,565 for all West Kentucky Community and Technical College graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Sciences & Services graduates from West Kentucky Community and Technical College is $8,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Health Sciences & Services graduates at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Health Sciences & Services graduates at West Kentucky Community and Technical College are 100% women (9) and 0% men (0).
Health Sciences & Services Associate’s Program at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Of the 9 associate’s health sciences & services graduates at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, 100% were women (9) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Health Sciences & Services associate’s degree recipients at West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Health Sciences & Services associate’s degree recipients at West Kentucky Community and Technical College, below the national average of 65%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Health Sciences & Services Concentrations at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
The Health Sciences & Services program at West Kentucky Community and Technical College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General/Allied Health Sciences | 9 |
Best-Paid Careers for Health Sciences & Services Graduates
Those who complete Health Sciences & Services program at West Kentucky Community and Technical College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Health Sciences & Services graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Education Specialists | $81,726 |
| Community Health Workers | $73,901 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.