Ashland Community and Technical College (ACTC)
Public certificate school in Ashland, KY that costs an average of $1,009 a year after financial aid and graduates 57% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$1,009
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
57%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$36,830
PublicSmall city1,631 undergraduates
Cost of ACTC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $10,055 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,872 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $6,672 |
| Books and supplies | $1,268 |
| Average net price after aid | $1,009 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $155 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $862 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $517 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $4,016 |
| $110,001+ | $6,918 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with ACTC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 57% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 65% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $39,071 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $36,830 |
| Rank in Kentucky (earnings) | 12th of 35 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $9,750 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $111 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 47% |
| Students with federal loans | 18% |
Majors and programs at ACTC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (25)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | 254 | $59,622 | $3,905 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 32 | $59,545 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 370 | $46,445 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 225 | $42,518 | $9,811 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 81 | $38,254 | $9,500 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 505 | $38,084 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 115 | $37,015 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 295 | $34,886 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 713 | $34,310 | $7,640 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 323 | $33,288 | $8,565 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 159 | $27,701 | $9,005 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 61 | $19,661 | $6,112 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 63 | — | $11,363 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 23 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 95 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 24 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 54 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 59 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 59 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 37 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | 82 | — | $4,784 |
Associate's degree programs (15)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 131 | $71,384 | $17,430 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 2 | $63,569 | — |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | 33 | $60,917 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 33 | $41,992 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 35 | $37,501 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 131 | $35,376 | $9,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 40 | $33,457 | $8,940 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 18 | $25,402 | $7,613 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 274 | $21,027 | $12,922 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 1 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 11 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 15 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 10 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 9 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Kentucky
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkinsville Community College | Hopkinsville | $617 | — | $42,315 |
| Big Sandy Community and Technical College | Prestonsburg | $678 | — | $37,362 |
| Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College | Cumberland | $712 | — | $34,865 |
| Hazard Community and Technical College | Hazard | $407 | — | $35,609 |
| Madisonville Community College | Madisonville | $1,585 | — | $39,443 |
| Maysville Community and Technical College | Maysville | $1,193 | — | $35,741 |
| Owensboro Community and Technical College | Owensboro | $1,435 | — | $40,120 |
| West Kentucky Community and Technical College | Paducah | $795 | — | $36,627 |
About ACTC
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Ashland, KY |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 1,631 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | ashland.kctcs.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does ACTC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $10,055 a year (tuition and fees: $4,872 in-state, $6,672 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $1,009 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $155.
How much do ACTC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $36,830 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 12th of 35 similar colleges in Kentucky.
What is ACTC's graduation rate?
57% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 65% of first-year students return for a second year.