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2023 Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas

16 Schools Ranked
$5,607 Avg Tuition & Fees*

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses.

The Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in Kansas to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.

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Top Trade Basic Certificate Schools in Kansas

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65 Total Awards
$13,958 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Rasmussen University - Kansas the best school in Kansas for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Rasmussen University - Kansas is a very small private for-profit school situated in Topeka, Kansas. It awarded 65 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Rasmussen University - Kansas, expect to pay an average of $13,958 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Online courses are available at Rasmussen University - Kansas, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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132 Total Awards
$8,492 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 16 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, North Central Kansas Technical College landed the # 2 spot on the list. This very small public school is located in Beloit, Kansas, and it awarded 132 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $8,492 to cover tuition and fees at North Central Kansas Technical College. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

One thing to take note of is that North Central Kansas Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 15% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#3

Hutchinson Community College

Hutchinson, Kansas
572 Total Awards
$3,600 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hutchinson Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas list. Hutchinson Community College is located in Hutchinson, Kansas and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 572 basic certificates to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $3,600 in tuition and fees if they attend Hutchinson Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,530.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Hutchinson Community College. In 2020-2021 about 46% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, Kansas
855 Total Awards
$2,784 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Johnson County Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Kansas. JCCC is a public institution located in Overland Park, Kansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 855 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $2,784 in tuition and fees if they attend JCCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,472.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at JCCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Flint Hills Technical College

Emporia, Kansas
145 Total Awards
$6,932 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Flint Hills Technical College is a great place for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Flint Hills Technical College is a small public school situated in Emporia, Kansas. It awarded 145 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $6,932 to cover tuition and fees at Flint Hills Technical College. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Flint Hills Technical College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 45% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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404 Total Awards
$3,164 Average Tuition & Fees

Kansas City Kansas Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas list. This small public school is located in Kansas City, Kansas, and it awarded 404 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Kansas City Kansas Community College is $3,164. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,244.

Kansas City Kansas Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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333 Total Awards
$4,416 Average Tuition & Fees

Neosho County Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. This small public school is located in Chanute, Kansas, and it awarded 333 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Neosho County Community College, expect to pay an average of $4,416 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Neosho County Community College. In 2020-2021 about 39% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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899 Total Awards
$5,715 Average Tuition & Fees

Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Wichita, Kansas, and it awarded 899 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Kansas who attend WSU Tech full time pay an average of $5,715 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,578.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WSU Tech. In 2020-2021 about 37% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology Report

#9

Manhattan Area Technical College

Manhattan, Kansas
183 Total Awards
$8,400 Average Tuition & Fees

Manhattan Area Technical College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate trade school programs. Manhattan, Kansas is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 183 students in 2021-2022.

MATC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $8,400. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MATC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 18% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

Dodge City Community College

Dodge City, Kansas
129 Total Awards
$4,530 Average Tuition & Fees

Dodge City Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas list. This small public school is located in Dodge City, Kansas, and it awarded 129 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Dodge City Community College is $4,530. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,890.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Dodge City Community College. In 2020-2021 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

Grantham University

LIttle Rock, Arkansas
300 Total Awards
$8,280 Average Tuition & Fees

Grantham University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in LIttle Rock, Arkansas, and it awarded 300 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Grantham University, expect to pay an average of $8,280 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Grantham University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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145 Total Awards
$3,744 Average Tuition & Fees

Seward County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #12 on the list. Liberal, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 145 students in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SCCC is $3,744. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,928.

Some students may be able to take online classes at SCCC. In fact, around 30% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.

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#13

Garden City Community College

Garden City, Kansas
265 Total Awards
$3,540 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #13, Garden City Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Garden City, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 265 students in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $3,540 in tuition and fees if they attend Garden City Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,110.

Online courses are available at Garden City Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 53% took at least some of their classes online.

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#14

Barton County Community College

Great Bend, Kansas
313 Total Awards
$3,840 Average Tuition & Fees

Barton County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #14 on the list. Barton County Community College is a small public school located in Great Bend, Kansas that handed out 313 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Kansas who attend Barton Community College full time pay an average of $3,840 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,608.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Barton Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 69% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Barton County Community College Report

#15

Colby Community College

Colby, Kansas
156 Total Awards
$4,114 Average Tuition & Fees

Colby Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in Colby, Kansas, the small public school handed out 156 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $4,114 in tuition and fees if they attend Colby Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,654.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Colby Community College. In 2020-2021 about 58% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

Butler Community College

El Dorado, Kansas
196 Total Awards
$4,210 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #16, Butler Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Butler CC is a public institution located in El Dorado, Kansas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 196 basic certificates in 2021-2022.

Students from Kansas who attend Butler CC full time pay an average of $4,210 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,010.

Butler CC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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