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Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville, Kentucky · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 720 North Dr., Hopkinsville, KY 42240 · Phone: (270) 707-3700 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Hopkinsville Community College is a public trade and career school in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, offering welding, CDL/truck driving, and LPN programs, accredited by SACS.
Hopkinsville Community College has a 45.1% completion rate, below the Kentucky state average of 55.5%; graduates carry median debt of $10,691 and earn $36,323 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Federal financial aid, including Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 44.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $39,300 | $51,470 | $59,900 |
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | $38,670 | $56,340 | $70,020 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $48,420 | $60,460 | $65,090 |
| Construction laborers | $33,770 | $45,710 | $50,040 |
| Medical assistants | $32,950 | $39,270 | $45,940 |
| Electricians | $37,110 | $59,720 | $77,920 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $38,790 | $58,620 | $67,540 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $29,800 | $36,800 | $44,380 |
| Massage therapists | $30,210 | $59,790 | $85,060 |
| Surgical technologists | $41,440 | $60,490 | $66,630 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Kentucky (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, under 300 hours | 109 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, under 300 hours | 92 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 71 | $32,825 | not reported | $5,625 |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 38 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 38 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 20 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 19 | $32,825 | not reported | $5,625 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 17 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 10 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, under 300 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Hopkinsville Community College is a public community college in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (with nursing programs accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing). Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus offers 18 trade and career program families, with the highest enrollment in welding schools, CDL/truck driving training, and LPN/LVN programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 45.1%, which is below the Kentucky state average of 55.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,691, and median earnings ten years after entry are $36,323. Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 44.5% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
This campus, located in a distant town setting, serves students pursuing shorter career-focused credentials such as welding, CDL training, and LPN programs alongside longer associate-degree pathways. The mix of short-term trade certificates and healthcare programs may suit adult students and career changers seeking a quicker route to employment, though program length details should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and review full outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Hopkinsville Community College offers 18 program families, with the largest being welding schools, CDL/truck driving training, and LPN/LVN programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with nursing programs also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 45.1%, which is below the Kentucky state average of 55.5%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,691, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $36,323, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (270) 707-3700 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which typically means lower published tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-based aid programs, in addition to federal aid.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm program durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation and review detailed outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?156860.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a mix of short-term trade certificates, like welding and CDL training, and longer healthcare programs like LPN, which may appeal to career changers, though specific scheduling and format details should be confirmed with the school.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements vary by program (for example, LPN graduates typically need to pass a nursing licensure exam) and are not detailed in the available data; contact the school for program-specific certification requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Hopkinsville Community College at (270) 707-3700 or through its website at https://hopkinsville.kctcs.edu/index.aspx.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?156860 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.