Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Lexington, KY · Public · offers Associate's degrees
—Acceptance rate
$6,113Average net price / year
43%Graduation rate
$36,343Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$10,500Median debt at graduation
8,244Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $4,808
- Out-of-state tuition
- $6,512
- Total cost of attendance
- $13,902
- Books & supplies
- $1,268
- Average net price
- $6,113
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $4,728
- $30–48k
- $4,978
- $48–75k
- $7,019
- $75–110k
- $9,157
- $110k+
- $11,513
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 43%
- First-year retention
- 67%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $32,081
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $36,343
- Median debt (graduates)
- $10,500
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 33%
- Students with federal loans
- 18%
Programs: what graduates earn
27 of 74 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 87 | $69,924 | $6,500 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 257 | $66,544 | $8,698 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 289 | $65,743 | $7,723 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 28 | $56,538 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 473 | $46,133 | $9,557 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 168 | $44,752 | $8,750 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 121 | $41,731 | $6,633 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 378 | $37,019 | $10,716 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 547 | $36,053 | $6,879 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 62 | $27,148 | $16,360 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 160 | $26,532 | $11,579 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 166 | $21,217 | $11,579 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 16 | $24,172 | — |
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 52 | $64,355 | $8,522 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 114 | $62,832 | $18,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 59 | $55,982 | $14,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 22 | $50,045 | $11,399 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 68 | $48,307 | $10,928 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 34 | $38,850 | $13,498 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 81 | $37,319 | $13,683 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 711 | $30,467 | $9,723 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 7 | $26,280 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 22 | $23,705 | $16,745 |
| Precision Metal Working | 21 | $41,473 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 8 | $34,681 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 21 | $33,966 | $12,954 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 10 | $35,945 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 8,244
- Part-time
- 55%
- Women / men
- 60% / 40%
- White
- 64%
- Hispanic
- 12%
- Black
- 15%
- Asian
- 4%
- International
- 0%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 20:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $53,082 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 99%
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Website
- bluegrass.kctcs.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Computer & Information Sciences – 10% of degrees
- Engineering – 1% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 4% of degrees
- Family & Consumer Sciences – 1% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 13% of degrees
- Interdisciplinary Studies – 1% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Bluegrass Community and Technical College cost?
The average net price after grants is $6,113 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $4,808 and the full cost of attendance is $13,902.
How much do Bluegrass Community and Technical College graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $36,343 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
43% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.