Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC)
Public certificate school in Elizabethtown, KY that costs an average of $795 a year after financial aid and graduates 59% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$795
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
59%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$40,644
PublicSmall city4,088 undergraduates
Cost of ECTC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $9,900 |
|---|---|
| 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 | $795 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $48,001–75,000 | $552 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $4,011 |
| $110,001+ | $7,909 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with ECTC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 59% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 76% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $38,276 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $40,644 |
| Rank in Kentucky (earnings) | 6th of 35 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $10,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $119 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 42% |
| Students with federal loans | 12% |
Majors and programs at ECTC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (23)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 466 | $65,353 | $6,212 |
| Precision Metal Working | 563 | $59,272 | $7,103 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 1,044 | $56,520 | $7,397 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 613 | $48,908 | $7,390 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 146 | $45,720 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 750 | $43,765 | $8,100 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 726 | $34,698 | $12,028 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 227 | $28,141 | $14,038 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 445 | $26,978 | $4,896 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 59 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 103 | — | $8,822 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 34 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 55 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 117 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 6 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | 186 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 49 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 93 | — | — |
| Human Services | 15 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 27 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (24)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 84 | $69,358 | $7,338 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 49 | $65,458 | $12,519 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 103 | $64,518 | $13,791 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 48 | $55,425 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 31 | $50,559 | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 36 | $50,362 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 29 | $46,376 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 77 | $43,544 | $5,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 128 | $35,873 | $13,260 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,031 | $34,885 | $9,005 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 30 | $27,762 | $11,446 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 14 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 10 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 17 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 15 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 16 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 6 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 7 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 18 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 22 | — | — |
| Human Services | 26 | — | $17,000 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 1 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Kentucky
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Community College | Somerset | $543 | — | $35,006 |
| Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College | Bowling Green | $10,100 | — | $37,323 |
| Gateway Community and Technical College | Florence | $1,391 | — | $41,002 |
| West Kentucky Community and Technical College | Paducah | $795 | — | $36,627 |
| Owensboro Community and Technical College | Owensboro | $1,435 | — | $40,120 |
| Maysville Community and Technical College | Maysville | $1,193 | — | $35,741 |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College | Louisville | $1,628 | — | $41,786 |
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College | Lexington | $1,638 | — | $41,266 |
About ECTC
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Elizabethtown, KY |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 4,088 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 26 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | elizabethtown.kctcs.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does ECTC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $9,900 a year (tuition and fees: $4,872 in-state, $6,672 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $795 a year.
How much do ECTC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $40,644 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 6th of 35 similar colleges in Kentucky.
What is ECTC's graduation rate?
59% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 76% of first-year students return for a second year.