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Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 90%
On-time graduation rate 32%

Located in Lexington, Kentucky, CTE is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at CTE is 17-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Kentucky is 15-to-1, while the national average is 14-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at CTE is reported to be 32%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Kentucky state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 73%.

CTE boasts an impressive student retention rate of 90% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 78%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at CTE are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education was $11,440. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

CTE net price calculator

$11,440

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private Non Profit colleges in Kentucky and nationwide.

Kentucky's average $12,742
National average $17,795
Below is the net price of CTE for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $11,440 $1,776 (18%) $11,440
2021 $9,664 $1,442 (13%) $10,229 $9,639
2020 $11,106 $309 (3%) $11,106
2019 $10,797 $308 (3%) $10,780 $11,383
2018 $10,489 $1,286 (11%) $8,198 $13,345 $11,334 $16,066
2017 $11,775 $5,951 (34%) $11,663 $14,017
2016 $17,726 $3,790 (27%) $17,726
2015 $13,936 $101 $14,109
2014 $13,835 -- $14,013

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education received on average $5,964 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,964
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 40 98% $5,964 $238,556
Other Federal Grant 40 98% $5,964 $238,556
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 40 98% $5,964 $238,556

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 98% of freshman students at Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education received $10,808 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,808
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 40 98% $10,808 $432,303
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 40 98% $10,808 $432,303

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 15

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 14 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 15

Building/Property Maintenance

Undergraduate Certificate 15 students

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 11

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 11 students

Education

Total number of students graduated under this category 4

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 41 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 13 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 19 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

46.3%

Dropout Rate

Out of 41 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 21 students dropped out of the school.

51.2%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 1 students are still enrolled in the school.

2.4%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Moderate

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at CTE is largely skewed towards women students, with 65.0% of undergraduate students being women and 35.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 117, with 76 women and 41 men.

  • men 35.0% 41 students
  • women 65.0% 76 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 23% 27 students
  • 25-29 19% 22 students
  • 20-21 17% 20 students
  • 30-34 15% 17 students
  • 22-24 12% 14 students
  • 40-49 6% 7 students
  • 35-39 5% 6 students
  • 50-64 3% 4 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training