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Maysville Community and Technical College

Maysville, Kentucky · Public technical college · Training programs available:

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57%completion rate · Kentucky avg 56%
$11,500median debt of graduates
$27,631median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$32,194median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Edu | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (Accredited)
Address: 1755 U.S. Hwy 68, Maysville, KY 41056 · Phone: (606) 759-7141 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Maysville Community and Technical College is a public trade and career school in Maysville, KY, offering welding, LPN, and HVAC programs, accredited by SACS.

Maysville Community and Technical College has a 56.5% completion rate, near the Kentucky state average of 55.5%; median graduate debt is $11,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $32,194, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Maysville Community and Technical College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 38.8% of students receive Pell.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Maysville Community a… Maysville Community a…: 56.5% 56.5% Kentucky average Kentucky average: 55.5% 55.5% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$39,300$51,470$59,900
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$48,420$60,460$65,090
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$38,790$58,620$67,540
Electricians$37,110$59,720$77,920
Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists$38,250$55,480$63,740
Construction laborers$33,770$45,710$50,040
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$30,210$44,890$59,990
Medical assistants$32,950$39,270$45,940
Chefs and head cooks$31,550$48,070$66,770
Machinists$39,070$58,660$71,530
Emergency medical technicians$29,800$36,800$44,380
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers$38,670$56,340$70,020

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Precision Metal Working Certificate, under 300 hours 176 $28,903 $28,236 $10,013
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 162 $28,903 $28,236 $10,013
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, under 300 hours 146 $31,308 $32,925 $10,290
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 108 not reported not reported $7,693
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 300–899 hours 90 not reported not reported not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 300–899 hours 87 not reported not reported $8,309
Carpenters Certificate, 300–899 hours 64 not reported not reported not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 1–2 years 62 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, under 300 hours 52 not reported not reported $7,693
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 31 not reported $25,484 not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 29 not reported not reported $8,309
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, under 300 hours 23 not reported not reported $8,309
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 20 not reported not reported not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 19 $31,308 $32,925 $10,290
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 15 $28,903 $28,236 $10,013
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 14 $28,903 $28,236 $10,013
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, under 300 hours 12 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 12 not reported not reported $7,693
Carpenters Certificate, 1–2 years 11 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 11 not reported not reported $7,693
Ground Transportation Certificate, under 300 hours 6 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 5 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 4 not reported $25,484 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 2–4 years 4 not reported not reported $7,693
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 3 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 3 $28,903 $28,236 $10,013
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, under 300 hours 2 not reported $25,484 not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 1–2 years 2 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 2 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.

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About this school

Maysville Community and Technical College is a public trade and career training campus in Maysville, Kentucky, part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with its physical therapy assistant program recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association's accreditation commission. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus offers 29 program families in trade and career fields, with the highest completer counts in welding schools (353 completers), LPN/LVN programs (165), and HVAC schools (152).

Of the roughly 2,284 undergraduates enrolled, 1,175 completed a trade-related program. The completion rate is 56.5%, which is near the Kentucky state average of 55.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $11,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are $32,194, per federal data. About 38.8% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.

This campus sits in a fringe rural locale and serves a mix of students pursuing shorter, hands-on credentials like welding and HVAC alongside healthcare training like LPN programs. The mix of program lengths suggests it can work for both recent high school graduates and adults changing careers, though specific program lengths are not reported here and should be confirmed with the school directly. To verify accreditation status or check updated outcome data, contact the school at (606) 759-7141, visit its website, or review its U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard profile.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Maysville Community and Technical College offers 29 program families, with the most completers in welding schools (353), LPN/LVN programs (165), and HVAC schools (152).

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with its physical therapy assistant program also accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association's accreditation commission.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 56.5%, which is near the Kentucky state average of 55.5%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates carry a median debt of $11,500, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $32,194, per federal data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (606) 759-7141 for current tuition.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a public school, part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, which typically means lower published tuition for state residents and eligibility for state funding.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly or check its website to confirm program duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can confirm accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the listed URL.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The campus offers a range of hands-on trade programs like welding and HVAC alongside healthcare training like LPN, which may suit career changers, though specific scheduling and program length details are not reported here.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Maysville Community and Technical College at (606) 759-7141 or visit its website at https://maysville.kctcs.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus; the College Scorecard at the listed URL can be used to compare outcomes 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.

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