What are the top-ranked community colleges in Kentucky? WalletHub recently conducted a study to determine which community colleges are the best in Kentucky. In the report released by the personal finance website, Owensboro Community and Technical College earned high marks.

We all know that choosing the perfect college can be a daunting task. You want to choose the right school for you and your education. Often local schools will be overlooked when you're considering where to attend. We have some right here in our backyard that may be the perfect fit. As college towns go, Owensboro is a great option. The first “early decision” college application deadline is on November 1st, so it's time to consider your options.

CHOOSING THE BEST COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN KENTUCKY

To determine where students can receive the best education at the lowest price, WalletHub compared more than 650 community colleges across 18 key indicators of cost and quality. The data set ranges from the cost of in-state tuition and fees to the student-faculty ratio and graduation rate.

TOP 10 COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN KENTUCKY

1. Gateway Community and Technical College
2. Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
3. Hopkinsville Community College
4. Madisonville Community College
5. Hazard Community and Technical College
6. Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
7. Owensboro Community and Technical College
8. Henderson Community College
9. Maysville Community and Technical College
10. West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Source: WalletHub

Be sure to talk with your local community college to see if it's the right fit for you and your educational needs.

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