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Owensboro Community and Technical College
Owensboro, Kentucky · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 4800 New Hartford Rd, Owensboro, KY 42303 · Phone: (270) 686-4400 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Owensboro Community and Technical College is a public trade school in Owensboro, Kentucky offering electrician, LPN, and welding programs, accredited by SACS.
Owensboro Community and Technical College has a 53.7% completion rate, near the Kentucky average of 55.5%, with graduates carrying a median debt of $7,933 and median earnings of $35,798 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Owensboro Community and Technical College; federal financial aid including Pell Grants can be used, and about 30.6% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $37,110 | $59,720 | $77,920 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $48,420 | $60,460 | $65,090 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $39,300 | $51,470 | $59,900 |
| Machinists | $39,070 | $58,660 | $71,530 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $30,210 | $44,890 | $59,990 |
| Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists | $38,250 | $55,480 | $63,740 |
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | $38,670 | $56,340 | $70,020 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $29,800 | $36,800 | $44,380 |
| Medical assistants | $32,950 | $39,270 | $45,940 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $38,790 | $58,620 | $67,540 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | $44,860 | $64,160 | $84,840 |
| Construction laborers | $33,770 | $45,710 | $50,040 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $51,740 | $69,670 | $81,370 |
| Surgical technologists | $41,440 | $60,490 | $66,630 |
| Nursing assistants | $30,390 | $38,370 | $44,120 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 329 | not reported | not reported | $10,519 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 320 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, under 300 hours | 296 | not reported | not reported | $10,519 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, under 300 hours | 188 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 166 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, under 300 hours | 109 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 100 | not reported | not reported | $10,519 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 90 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, under 300 hours | 73 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 73 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 59 | not reported | $61,516 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 29 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 28 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 27 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 25 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 22 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 14 | $35,301 | $38,289 | $9,875 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 10 | $35,301 | $38,289 | $9,875 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 6 | $35,301 | $38,289 | $9,875 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 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
Owensboro Community and Technical College is a public trade and career campus in Owensboro, Kentucky, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional program-level accreditation from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and the National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this school. Across its 37 programs, the campus awards the most credentials in electrician training, LPN/LVN programs, and welding, alongside offerings in CNC machining, automotive and diesel mechanics, CDL training, EMT, medical assisting, HVAC, plumbing, construction trades, radiology technology, surgical technology, and CNA classes.
Federal Scorecard data show a completion rate of 53.7%, near the Kentucky state average of 55.5%. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,933, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $35,798. About 30.6% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With over 2,600 undergraduates and more than 2,100 trade completers, this fringe-rural campus offers a mix of shorter certificate programs and longer allied-health tracks, which may suit both new entrants and adult career changers depending on the specific program length, though exact program durations are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the College Scorecard or by contacting the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Owensboro Community and Technical College offers 37 programs, with the most awarded in electrician training, LPN/LVN, and welding. It also offers CNC machining, auto and diesel mechanics, CDL training, EMT, medical assisting, HVAC, plumbing, construction trades, radiology tech, surgical tech, and CNA classes.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional program accreditation from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and the National League for Nursing, Commission for Nurse Education Accreditation.
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 53.7%, 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 $7,933, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $35,798, per federal Scorecard 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 for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means lower tuition for in-state residents and eligibility for state funding, though exact tuition figures are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?247940 or by contacting the school directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers a range of program families from short certificates to longer allied-health tracks, which may fit adult career changers, but specific program lengths and schedules are not reported for this campus in federal data.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements vary by program (for example, nursing and radiologic technology typically require state licensure), but specific certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Owensboro Community and Technical College at (270) 686-4400 or visit https://owensboro.kctcs.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard for side-by-side comparisons of similar programs.
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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.