C+

Above Average

Score: 55/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

71/100 · earnings-weighted

Madisonville Community College

2-Year Public

📍 Madisonville, Kentucky 42431

🌐 https://madisonville.kctcs.edu/

Madisonville Community College — tuition $4,464 in-state, $6,000 out-of-state

Madisonville Community College campus, Madisonville, KY. Photo: Acdixon, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons.

Outcomes

C+

61/100

Affordability

B+

79/100

Resources

C+

60/100

Experience

38/100

Prestige

31/100

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

3,535

Total Enrollment

55%

Graduation Rate

70%

Retention Rate

17.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$7,348

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Madisonville Community College ▼

62% 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

$158,229

Avg Monthly Rent

$828

1-Year Change

0.0%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$35,733

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$31,257

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$8,450

Median debt at graduation

48.7%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

29.6%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 24% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 78th 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 Madisonville Community College

Median pay of associate's degree 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
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians	$52,039	$84,811	+16%	#12 of 60	#8	$5,125
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$55,532	$73,594	-9%	#780 of 962	#459	$9,776
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	$47,211	$58,799	-10%	#427 of 560	#286	$10,457
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions	$50,702	—	—	—	—	—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	$30,386	$47,932	+13%	#194 of 476	#101	$7,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$24,019	$34,313	-22%	#895 of 947	#773	$7,825
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$26,698	—	—	—	—	—

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: $158,229
Avg rent near campus: $828/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 42410 (11.8% cap, Earlington)

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🏆 Where Madisonville Community College Ranks

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

🥈

Surgical Technology/Technologist

of 70 schools

🥈

Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other

of 22 schools

Biomedical Technology/Technician

of 16 schools

Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew

of 30 schools

#12

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

of 40 schools

#14

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

of 100 schools

#22

Electrician

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

57%

Receive Pell Grants

13%

Take Out Loans

$7,348

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$4,556
$30,001 - $48,000	$4,681
$48,001 - $75,000	$7,716
$75,001 - $110,000	$9,098
$110,001+	$10,876

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 247 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 189 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 183 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 163 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 130 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 104 grads/yr Electrician 82 grads/yr Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other 78 grads/yr Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary 62 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 60 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 52 grads/yr Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 50 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 49 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 47 grads/yr Biomedical Technology/Technician 41 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 33 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 26 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 22 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 20 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 18 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Madisonville Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

$62k/yr 651,400 jobs

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Student Demographics

3,535

Total Students

56%

Women

32%

Traditional Age (18-24)

62%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 84%

Hispanic 4%

Black 5%

Asian 1%

Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 62%

With Family 38%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,188 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 46%

Hybrid (Some Online) 23%

Fully Online 31%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 32%

25-64 (Adult) 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Madisonville Community 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 Madisonville Community College?

Tuition at Madisonville Community 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 $7,348.

What is the graduation rate at Madisonville Community College?

The graduation rate at Madisonville Community College is 55%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Madisonville Community College a good school?

Madisonville Community College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

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

How many students attend Madisonville Community College?

Madisonville Community College has a total enrollment of 3,535 students.

Is there rental demand near Madisonville Community College?

Yes! Approximately 62% of students at Madisonville Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,188 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Madisonville area.

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