Construction Trades programs in Kentucky
3 construction trades programs at 2 Kentucky schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (1 programs), the state median is $24,255 one year after completion, 34% below the national median of $36,994. Median borrower debt is $11,600.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education | Lexington, KY | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 28 | $24,255 | $11,600 | $132 |
| Owensboro Community and Technical College | Owensboro, KY | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Owensboro Community and Technical College | Owensboro, KY | Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Some trades and building-inspector roles require state licensing or ICC certification. Verify the licensing board in your state before enrolling.
- Which trades are covered and which are only introduced?
- Does the program prepare for a state licensing exam?
- Are there job-site partnerships?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying construction trades program in Kentucky?
By reported one-year earnings, Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education leads at $24,255 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many construction trades programs are in Kentucky?
The Scorecard lists 3 certificate or associate programs in this field at 2 schools in Kentucky.