Hazard Community and Technical College

Hazard Community and Technical College (HCTC) serves southeastern Kentucky from its main campus in Hazard, with additional locations in Leslie, Knott, and Perry counties. The main campus sits in the Appalachian foothills, approximately 120 miles southeast of Lexington, occupying multiple buildings across its urban setting. As part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, HCTC provides open-access admission to certificate, diploma, and associate degree programs, with particular emphasis on healthcare, technical education, and workforce development. The college maintains strong programs in nursing, radiography, and industrial technologies, while also offering transfer pathways to four-year institutions. Students primarily commute to campus, though the college maintains partnerships with local housing options for those requiring accommodation.