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Hazard Community and Technical College

Hazard, KY
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Value
Median Earnings (10yr)
$29,868
-44% vs average
Net Price / Year
$2,955
-86% vs average
Graduation Rate
N/A
Payback Period
0.4 years
Median Debt
$10,125
Student Body
1,506

Hazard Community and Technical College — Earnings vs Cost (vs National Average)

Hazard Community and Technical College at a Glance

Hazard Community and Technical College (HCTC) is a public community college with its main campus in Hazard, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). Established as Hazard Community College in 1968, the name of the college was changed to Hazard Community and Technical College in 2003. HCTC has four campuses: the Hazard Campus and Technical Campus, both in Hazard, the Lees College Campus in Jackson, and the Leslie County Center. HCTC is ac

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Is Hazard Community and Technical College Worth It?

There isn't enough publicly available data to calculate a definitive value score for Hazard Community and Technical College. This may be due to the institution's size, reporting gaps, or the specific programs offered.

The investment pays for itself in just 0.4 years — among the fastest payback periods of any college we track.

Best Programs at Hazard Community and Technical College

Program-level earnings data isn't available for Hazard Community and Technical College. When evaluating whether to attend, research outcomes for your specific major using the Department of Education's College Scorecard or ask the admissions office for placement rates.

As a general rule: STEM, nursing, accounting, and computer science programs tend to deliver the strongest ROI regardless of institution. Humanities and arts programs can still be worthwhile, but require more intentional career planning to achieve financial payoff.

Return on Investment

Estimated 4-Year Cost

$11,820

Based on $2,955/yr net price × 4 years

Earnings Premium

-44%

vs. national average of $53,787/yr

Payback Period

0.4 years

Time to recoup the total cost through higher earnings

10-Year Net Gain

$286,860

Median earnings over 10 years minus total cost of attendance

Quick Facts

Institution Type
public
Location
Hazard, KY
Student Body
1,506 students
Net Price (Annual)
$2,955
Median Earnings (10yr)
$29,868
Median Student Debt
$10,125
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings are measured 10 years after enrollment. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal financial aid. Value scores are calculated using our methodology.