Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 66.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $51,864
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $9,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 48.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $101/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate | $55,036 | |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Associate | $54,035 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $51,750 | $12,300 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Certificate | $47,260 | |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Associate | $41,007 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | Associate | $34,526 | |
| Precision Metal Working. | Certificate | $29,141 | $5,500 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $25,194 | $9,500 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Associate | $19,227 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates land jobs quickly with a 97.6% employment rate, though earnings start modestly at $42,277 in the first year before climbing to $56,518 by year five. The typical graduate owes $9,500 in debt, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of just 17% of first-year income. Monthly loan payments of $101 consume only 2.9% of starting salaries, well below the recommended 10% threshold. Nearly 99% of students stay in Kansas after graduation, filling crucial technical roles in agriculture, manufacturing, and healthcare that drive the state's economy. The college's focus on hands-on training in high-demand fields like diesel technology and nursing delivers strong return on investment for career-focused students.