Owensboro Community and Technical College

Owensboro Community and Technical College is a public two-year institution located in Owensboro, Kentucky, in a rural fringe setting. The college enrolls 6,082 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 48.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 49% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 72% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a comprehensive set of technical and healthcare programs. Credentials are available in Welding Technology, Medical Administrative Assistant, Electrician, Building/Property Maintenance, Heating/Air Conditioning/Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, Diesel Mechanics Technology, Machine Shop Technology, Emergency Medical Technology, Surgical Technology, Registered Nursing, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, and Medical/Clinical Assistant, spanning both short-term and two-year certificate levels.

Situated in Owensboro, a regional center in western Kentucky, the college serves students across Daviess County and surrounding areas. Its broad program mix in skilled trades, industrial maintenance, and healthcare reflects the workforce demands of the regional economy.