Kentucky Community and Technical College System
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Ten reasons higher education should begin at KCTCS

  1. Small class sizes - You'll get individual attention at KCTCS because class sizes are usually smaller than public universities, even in entry-level courses.


  2. Teaching is the top priority - Our faculty is focused on you and your educational goals.


  3. Schedules are flexible - In most programs, you can choose day, evening or even online courses for your convenience.


  4. Smooth transfer of credits - KCTCS colleges have agreements with all public Kentucky four-year institutions and many private colleges and universities to ensure seamless credit transfer.


  5. KCTCS transfer students have high success rates - students who start at a community or technical college perform as well or better than students who start at a four-year university or college.


  6. More demand for career-oriented degrees - 65% of the top jobs require more than a high school diploma but less than a four-year college degree. KCTCS provides the education, training and skills you need to succeed in today's marketplace.


  7. Convenient locations - our statewide system of 16 colleges and 65 campuses has a location within 30 minutes of every Kentucky citizen.


  8. Online classes/degrees - KCTCS is the largest provider of online education in the state. We currently offer more than 500 online courses.


  9. Open access - KCTCS welcomes everyone with the desire and ability to benefit from college coursework or technical training.


  10. Value - KCTCS tuition and fees are roughly one-half of those paid at public four-year colleges.