Employment Solutions Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education is a private trade and vocational school in Lexington, Kentucky, enrolling about 203 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 63.04% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $20,156 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $22,871 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 203 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 63.04%
  • First-Generation Students: 56.5%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 56.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 328

Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education: what the data shows

Common questions about Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education?

Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education is located in Lexington, KY (ZIP 40517).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education public or private?

Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education cost?

Average net price after aid: $22,871.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$22,871

How big is Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education?

Total enrollment: 203 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 328 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education?

150%-time completion rate: 63.04%.

First-year retention: 50.0%.

What do graduates of Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education earn?

Median earnings: $17,524 six years after entry; $20,156 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,600.

57.02% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 63.04%; median earnings $20,156 at 10 years; net price $22,871. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$22,871
2024 Value

In 2024 Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,871.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$91,484 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$22,871 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57.02% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60.17% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013——$14,013
2014——$14,109
2015——$16,046
2016——$9,447
2017——$10,489
2018——$10,797
2019——$13,787
2020——$12,900
2021——$11,440
2022——$12,186
2023——$19,115

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education reported total enrollment of about 203 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 18% male and 82% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Race/ethnicity unknown (37.0%), White (32.5%), and Black or African American (25.6%). About 57.02% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 56.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education in 2024 is 203 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 328 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

50.0%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Race/ethnicity unknown at 37.0%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

10.87% 100% Completion Time

63.04% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 10.87% of students graduating from Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 0% male / 100% female
  • Building/Property Maintenance: 88% male / 12% female
  • Real Estate Development: 15% male / 85% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education.

Return on Investment

$11,600 Median Student Debt

$20,156 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

57.55% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

120.32% Return on Investment

5.8 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education.

Top Programs by Completions

7 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 53 completions

2. Building/Property Maintenance: 25 completions

3. Real Estate Development: 20 completions

4. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 19 completions

5. Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other: 8 completions

6. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 7 completions

7. Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 1 completions

Most popular programs at Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,666

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education is a private non-profit institution located in Lexington, KY. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Building/Property Maintenance, Real Estate Development. Enrollment is approximately 203 students. Student body composition includes Race/ethnicity unknown (37.0%), White (32.5%), Black or African American (25.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 63.04%. Approximately 57.02% of students receive Pell Grants. About 56.5% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Location

Lexington, KY 40517

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education located?

Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education is located in Lexington, KY.

How much does Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $22,871 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education?

Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education reports undergraduate enrollment of about 328 students, Race/ethnicity unknown (37.0%), White (32.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education?

About 56.5% of students at Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education earn?

Median earnings are $17,524 six years after entry and $20,156 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education?

The 150%-time completion rate is 63.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,600.

Is Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education public or private?

Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education is a private nonprofit institution located in Lexington, KY.

Is Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education an HBCU?

No. Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education a tribal college?

No. Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.5%).

Is Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Employment Solutions-College for Technical Education in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Kentucky trade schools profile
  • Lexington, Kentucky city profile
  • Southeast regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Kentucky

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.