C+

Above Average

Score: 54/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

54/100 · earnings-weighted

Hazard Community and Technical College

2-Year Public

📍 Hazard, Kentucky 41701

🌐 https://hazard.kctcs.edu/

Hazard Community and Technical College — tuition $4,464 in-state, $6,000 out-of-state

Outcomes

C+

55/100

Affordability

86/100

Resources

C+

58/100

Experience

40/100

Prestige

27/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,039

Total Enrollment

47%

Graduation Rate

66%

Retention Rate

18.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$4,602

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Hazard Community and Technical College ▼

42% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$108,654

Avg Monthly Rent

$864

1-Year Change

+2.9%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Hazard Community and Technical College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$29,868

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$26,147

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$10,125

Median debt at graduation

47.6%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

32%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 34% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 54th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (KY wage index 0.78). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Hazard Community and Technical College

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Ground Transportation	$43,818	$53,151	+2%	#48 of 103	#18	—
Health and Medical Administrative Services	$28,047	$42,399	+20%	#71 of 496	#16	$11,500
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	—	$33,678	-40%	#740 of 757	#725	$7,000
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)	$25,094	—	—	—	—	—
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	$18,263	—	—	—	—	—
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	$15,134	—	—	—	—	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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Avg home value near campus: $108,654
Avg rent near campus: $864/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 41723 (9.6% cap, Busy)

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🏆 Where Hazard Community and Technical College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Carpentry/Carpenter

of 52 schools

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

of 40 schools

#10

Child Care Provider/Assistant

of 100 schools

#13

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

of 100 schools

#13

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

of 100 schools

#15

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

of 48 schools

#16

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

of 100 schools

#18

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

of 100 schools

#25

Electrician

of 100 schools

#29

Welding Technology/Welder

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$4,464	$6,000

Financial Aid

99%

Receive Any Aid

70%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$4,602

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$2,740
$30,001 - $48,000	$4,363
$48,001 - $75,000	$4,697
$75,001 - $110,000	$8,308
$110,001+	$9,717

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 253 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 222 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 211 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 182 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 143 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 137 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 112 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 88 grads/yr Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary 88 grads/yr Electrician 80 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 67 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 66 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 61 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 58 grads/yr Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 40 grads/yr Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 32 grads/yr Human Services, General 25 grads/yr Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 25 grads/yr Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician 23 grads/yr Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 21 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Hazard Community and Technical College's top programs commonly pursue.

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

$62k/yr 651,400 jobs

Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment

$83k/yr 7,000 jobs

Automotive service technicians and mechanics

$50k/yr 805,600 jobs

Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles

$48k/yr 10,300 jobs

Computer and information systems managers

$171k/yr 667,100 jobs

Computer and information research scientists

$141k/yr 40,300 jobs

Database architects

$136k/yr 66,900 jobs

Computer network architects

$130k/yr 179,200 jobs

Student Demographics

3,039

Total Students

55%

Women

34%

Traditional Age (18-24)

42%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 95%

Hispanic 1%

Black 1%

Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 42%

With Family 58%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,273 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 52%

Hybrid (Some Online) 12%

Fully Online 36%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 34%

25-64 (Adult) 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Hazard Community and Technical College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Hazard Community and Technical College?

Tuition at Hazard Community and Technical College is $4,464 for in-state students and $6,000 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,602.

What is the graduation rate at Hazard Community and Technical College?

The graduation rate at Hazard Community and Technical College is 47%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Hazard Community and Technical College a good school?

Hazard Community and Technical College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Hazard Community and Technical College?

Hazard Community and Technical College has a total enrollment of 3,039 students.

Is there rental demand near Hazard Community and Technical College?

Yes! Approximately 42% of students at Hazard Community and Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,273 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Hazard area.

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