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West Kentucky Technical College is found in Paducah, Kentucky. Paducah is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at West Kentucky Technical College.
The school is known for its programs in landscaping and horticulture, office and administration, construction trades, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
West Kentucky Technical College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
West Kentucky Technical College
4810 Alben Barkley Drive
Paducah, KY 42002-7380
General Phone: (270) 554-9200
Admissions Phone: (270) 554-9200
Financial Aid Phone: (270) 554-9200
http://www.westkentucky.kctcs.edu
West Kentucky Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 221 | diesel mechanics, autobody repair, industrial mechanics, industrial electronics tech, HVAC, computer repair |
| Construction Trades | 156 | carpentry, electrician |
| Liberal Arts | 97 | interdisciplinary studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 93 | respiratory care tech, medical assistant, radiation therapist, surgical tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, dental hygienist |
| Office And Administration | 85 | executive secretary, administrative assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 73 | licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 59 | applied horticulture |
| Production Trades | 57 | machine shop assistant, welding |
| Transportation | 51 | truck and bus driver |
| Engineering Technician | 40 | drafting, engineering technology |
| Medical Adminstration | 34 | medical secretary, health unit coordinator |
| Business And Management | 26 | accounting technology |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 24 | cosmetology, barber |
| Media | 22 | communications tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 17 | chef training |
Number of programs and degrees for West Kentucky Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 688 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 243 | 24 |
| Associate's degree | 124 | 7 |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 23% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 90% |
| Tennessee | 5% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 26 % |
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: (270) 554-9200
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:
West Kentucky Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 197901)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (270) 554-9200
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 30 | 33 |
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 | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $50,738 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $44,919 | 3 | $44,265 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $38,971 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $48,821 | 7 | $42,558 |
*: 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 | 3 | $57,877 | 14 | $53,500 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $51,114 | 4 | $44,106 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $41,672 | 4 | $40,392 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $34,199 | 4 | $36,813 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 17 | $47,656 | 26 | $47,471 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Engineering Technology, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Communications Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets West Kentucky Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | 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
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Mechanics And Repair
Construction Trades
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