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Best Construction Trades Colleges in Kentucky

8 accredited institutions in Kentucky offering construction trades programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

8
Colleges
456
Graduates/yr
8
Public
Associate's
Top Degree

Ranked: Construction Trades Programs in Kentucky

1
PublicAssociate's
Big Sandy Community and Technical College
Prestonsburg
84
Graduates/yr
$4,464
In-State Tuition
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2
PublicAssociate's
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
Bowling Green
78
Graduates/yr
$4,464
In-State Tuition
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3
PublicAssociate's
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
Elizabethtown
69
Graduates/yr
$4,464
In-State Tuition
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4
PublicAssociate's
Gateway Community and Technical College
Florence
66
Graduates/yr
$4,464
In-State Tuition
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5
PublicAssociate's
West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Paducah
63
Graduates/yr
$4,464
In-State Tuition
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6
PublicAssociate's
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Lexington
63
Graduates/yr
$4,464
In-State Tuition
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7
PublicAssociate's
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville
30
Graduates/yr
$4,464
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicAssociate's
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville
3
Graduates/yr
$4,464
In-State Tuition
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Studying Construction Trades in Kentucky

Kentucky has 8 accredited colleges offering construction trades programs, producing 456 graduates annually. Of these, 8 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Kentucky residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.