WKCTC is located in a self-contained town, in Paducah, Kentucky. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at WKCTC top out at the Associate's degree.
The school tries to do a few things and do them well, and doesn't offer a huge range of majors. Students at WKCTC often study business and management and liberal arts.
The school maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 6,768 students (3,971 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at WKCTC are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
4810 Alben Barkley Drive
Paducah, KY 42002-7380
General Phone: 27055492000
Admissions Phone: 27055492000
Financial Aid Phone: 27055492000
http://www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu
WKCTC awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 246 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 112 | business management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 72 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 32 | computer and info science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | physical therapist assistant |
| Office And Administration | 4 | executive secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for WKCTC in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 358 | 7 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 121 | 3 |
In 2005, WKCTC had a total enrollment of 6,768 students (3,971 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 12% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 93% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Paducah, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: 27055492000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,352 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,056 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
WKCTC participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 197900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: 27055492000
WKCTC has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 21 | 34 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 3 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $66,049 | 4 | $64,218 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $54,563 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $66,049 | 10 | $57,326 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $56,572 | 19 | $50,762 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $41,930 | 10 | $43,251 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $38,743 | 0 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $34,909 | 6 | $34,685 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $47,117 | 35 | $45,860 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets WKCTC Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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Liberal Arts
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