2023 Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky
With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
The Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 19 schools in Kentucky to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky
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Our 2023 rankings named Jefferson Community and Technical College the most popular school in Kentucky for computer science students working on their associate degree. Jefferson Community and Technical College is a fairly large public school situated in Louisville, Kentucky. It awarded 63 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Jefferson Community and Technical College is $4,568. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,320. Associate Degree recipients from Jefferson Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $19,839 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Jefferson Community and Technical College. In 2019-2020 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent associate degree programs at Bluegrass Community and Technical College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Kentucky. Bluegrass Community and Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 57 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Kentucky who attend Bluegrass Community and Technical College full time pay an average of $4,568 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,320. Associate Degree recipients from Bluegrass Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $20,015 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 28% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Bluegrass Community and Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Sullivan University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, the small private for-profit school handed out 43 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
On average, associate degree students take out $25,771 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Sullivan University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Gateway Community and Technical College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Gateway is located in Florence, Kentucky and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 30 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Gateway is $4,568. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,320. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,591 in student loans. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Gateway does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 58% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is a great place for computer science students working on their associate degree. Bowling Green, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 28 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they attend SKYCTC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,240. Associate Degree recipients from SKYCTC accumulate an average of $19,042 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 11% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SKYCTC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Elizabethtown Community and Technical College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is a medium-sized public school situated in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. It awarded 23 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,240. Associate Degree recipients from Elizabethtown Community and Technical College accumulate an average of $16,810 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. In 2019-2020 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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With a ranking of #7, Somerset Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. This medium-sized public school is located in Somerset, Kentucky, and it awarded 22 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,240. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,345 in student loans. Around 9% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in Paducah, Kentucky, the small public school awarded 21 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Kentucky who attend West Kentucky Community and Technical College full time pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,240. On average, associate degree students take out $15,306 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 24% of those degree recipients were women.
West Kentucky Community and Technical College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 55% took at least some of their classes online.
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Owensboro Community and Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky list. Owensboro Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Owensboro, Kentucky. The school has a small population, and it awarded 20 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Owensboro Community and Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,240. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,529 in student loans. Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Owensboro Community and Technical College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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Hazard Community and Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in Hazard, Kentucky, the small public school awarded 16 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they attend Hazard Community and Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,240. On average, associate degree students take out $15,069 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 25% were women.
Hazard Community and Technical College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.
University of the Cumberlands did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 15 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Cumberlands is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
With a ranking of #12, Madisonville Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. Madisonville Community College is a public institution located in Madisonville, Kentucky. The school has a small population, and it awarded 14 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they attend Madisonville Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,240. On average, associate degree students take out $15,192 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Madisonville Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 54% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #13, Ashland Community and Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their associate degree. ACTC is a small public school situated in Ashland, Kentucky. It awarded 12 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ACTC is $4,488. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,240. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,652 in student loans. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that ACTC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 62% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Big Sandy Community and Technical College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree computer science programs. Big Sandy Community and Technical College is located in Prestonsburg, Kentucky and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 11 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from Kentucky who attend Big Sandy Community and Technical College full time pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,240. On average, associate degree students take out $17,652 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 18% were women.
Big Sandy Community and Technical College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 84% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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Maysville Community and Technical College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. Maysville Community and Technical College is a small public school situated in Maysville, Kentucky. It awarded 10 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Kentucky who attend Maysville Community and Technical College full time pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,240. On average, associate degree students take out $18,277 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 10% of those degree recipients were women.
Maysville Community and Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Hopkinsville Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky list. This small public school is located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, and it awarded 4 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Kentucky pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Hopkinsville Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,240. Associate Degree recipients from Hopkinsville Community College accumulate an average of $18,125 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Hopkinsville Community College. In 2019-2020 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking. Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College is a small public school located in Cumberland, Kentucky that handed out 3 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,488 in tuition and fees if they attend Southeast full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,240. On average, associate degree students take out $15,824 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Southeast. In fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Henderson Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get an associate degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Henderson Community College is located in Henderson, Kentucky and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Henderson Community College is $4,488. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,240. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,894 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Henderson Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 53% took at least some of their classes online.
Daymar College - Bowling Green came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Associate Degree Schools in Kentucky ranking.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,877 in student loans.
Since Daymar College - Bowling Green is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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