C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
54/100 · earnings-weighted

Somerset Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Somerset, Kentucky 42501
Outcomes
C
52/100
Affordability
A
84/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
D
39/100
Prestige
D
32/100

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

5,766
Total Enrollment
40%
Graduation Rate
65%
Retention Rate
18.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$5,607
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Somerset Community College ▼

49% 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
$158,110
Avg Monthly Rent
$948
1-Year Change
+2.8%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$30,787
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$27,858
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,215
Median debt at graduation
43.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
48.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 40% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 57th 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 Somerset Community 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians$55,793—————
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers$46,259————$7,500
Precision Metal Working$41,415—————
Business Administration, Management and Operations$35,189$40,411-15%#93 of 120#77$14,422
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants$28,953$38,885-31%#712 of 757#682$8,069
Health and Medical Administrative Services$26,674$37,827+7%#205 of 496#68$23,121
Computer and Information Sciences$34,992————$8,900
Criminal Justice and Corrections$34,245————$12,937
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$30,857————$10,550
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$11,565$23,441-11%#710 of 1025#544$10,772
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$15,587————$9,580

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

The Somerset Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $158,110
  • Avg rent near campus: $948/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 42634 (10.8% cap, Burnside)

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🏆 Where Somerset Community College Ranks

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

🥉
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
of 32 schools
#4
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
of 40 schools
#6
Electrician
of 100 schools
#6
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
of 100 schools
#8
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
of 81 schools
#10
Carpentry/Carpenter
of 52 schools
#12
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
of 100 schools
#12
Child Care Provider/Assistant
of 100 schools
#22
Welding Technology/Welder
of 100 schools
#22
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

98%
Receive Any Aid
69%
Receive Pell Grants
12%
Take Out Loans
$5,607
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$3,145
$30,001 - $48,000$3,747
$48,001 - $75,000$5,432
$75,001 - $110,000$8,098
$110,001+$10,189

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Electrician 379 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 324 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 287 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 259 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 252 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 223 grads/yr Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician 189 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 166 grads/yr Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary 153 grads/yr Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician 151 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 144 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 123 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 83 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 63 grads/yr Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 60 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 58 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 57 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 55 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 52 grads/yr Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 49 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Signal and track switch repairers
$84k/yr 8,700 jobs
First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
$79k/yr 921,600 jobs
Electricians
$62k/yr 818,700 jobs
Security and fire alarm systems installers
$59k/yr 85,900 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

Student Demographics

5,766
Total Students
61%
Women
43%
Traditional Age (18-24)
49%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 91%
Hispanic 4%
Black 1%
Asian 1%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 49%
With Family 51%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,848 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 36%
Hybrid (Some Online) 20%
Fully Online 44%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 43%
25-64 (Adult) 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Somerset 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 Somerset Community College?
Tuition at Somerset 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 $5,607.
What is the graduation rate at Somerset Community College?
The graduation rate at Somerset Community College is 40%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Somerset Community College a good school?
Somerset Community 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 (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Somerset Community College?
Somerset Community College has a total enrollment of 5,766 students.
Is there rental demand near Somerset Community College?
Yes! Approximately 49% of students at Somerset Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,848 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Somerset area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology