KCTCS celebrating record-breaking academic year

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is celebrating a record-breaking academic year.

The KCTCS says the preliminary data shows the 2024-2025 academic year produced the highest number of credentials and graduates since the system’s founding in 1997.

The KCTCS says 44,402 degrees, diplomas, and certificates were awarded, and 24,263 graduates earned at least one credential across the system’s 16 community colleges. The spring semester alone produced 23,212 credentials presented to 13,468 graduates, both spring semester records.

KCTCS President Ryan Quarles said in a release: “These milestones demonstrate the commitment of our students, faculty, and staff to creating a better future for themselves, their families, and our state. Each credential awarded represents a step toward a stronger Kentucky workforce and a more resilient economy.”

Registration for the fall semester at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College opens on August 12, with classes set to begin on August 18. Visit ECTC’s website or contact the admissions office for more information.