Somerset Community College (SCC)
Public certificate school in Somerset, KY that costs an average of $543 a year after financial aid and graduates 48% of full-time students.
PublicTown (remote)4,166 undergraduates
Cost of SCC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $10,039 |
|---|---|
| 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 | $543 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $253 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $554 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $2,656 |
| $110,001+ | $6,996 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with SCC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 48% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 67% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $32,715 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $35,006 |
| Rank in Kentucky (earnings) | 19th of 35 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $11,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $125 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 53% |
| Students with federal loans | 21% |
Majors and programs at SCC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (26)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 249 | $48,741 | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 587 | $48,608 | $8,742 |
| Precision Metal Working | 479 | $46,666 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 84 | $44,164 | $6,751 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 708 | $42,081 | $9,393 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 84 | $40,930 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 269 | $37,201 | $9,500 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 497 | $33,056 | $7,556 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 459 | $30,806 | $15,072 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 104 | $30,385 | $15,599 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 176 | $23,411 | $8,800 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 283 | $21,653 | $15,963 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 126 | $17,582 | $8,001 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 58 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 101 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 47 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 68 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 16 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 68 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | 90 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 117 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 26 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 2 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (19)
Similar colleges in Kentucky
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown Community and Technical College | Elizabethtown | $795 | — | $40,644 |
| 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 SCC
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Somerset, KY |
| Setting | Town (remote) |
| Undergraduates | 4,166 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | somerset.kctcs.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does SCC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $10,039 a year (tuition and fees: $4,872 in-state, $6,672 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $543 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $253.
How much do SCC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $35,006 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 19th of 35 similar colleges in Kentucky.
What is SCC's graduation rate?
48% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 67% of first-year students return for a second year.