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2023 Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Kansas

20 Schools Ranked
$42,928 Average Earnings
$24,019 Avg Student Debt

A trade school student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.

The Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Kansas ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 20 schools in Kansas to see which ones had the most popular online programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Grantham University

LIttle Rock, Arkansas
1,707 Total Awards
$55,745 Average Earnings
$28,442 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Grantham University the most popular school in Kansas for trade school students working on their degree. Grantham University is located in LIttle Rock, Arkansas and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,707 degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,442 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Grantham University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $55,745 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.

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#2

Highland Community College

Highland, Kansas
601 Total Awards
$30,417 Average Earnings
$11,025 Avg Student Debt

The programs at Highland Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Kansas. Located in Highland, Kansas, the small public school handed out 601 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Highland Community College accumulate an average of $11,025 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Highland Community College graduates make an average of $30,417 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

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#3

Washburn University

Topeka, Kansas
1,489 Total Awards
$44,384 Average Earnings
$25,734 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washburn University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Kansas list. This medium-sized public school is located in Topeka, Kansas, and it awarded 1,489 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Washburn University accumulate an average of $25,734 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $207, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Washburn University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,384 during the early year of their career. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.

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349 Total Awards
$7,297 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Allen County Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Kansas list. Allen County Community College is a small public school located in Iola, Kansas that handed out 349 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Allen Community College accumulate an average of $7,297 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.

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3,925 Total Awards
$43,454 Average Earnings
$24,533 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Fort Hays State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Kansas list. Located in Hays, Kansas, the fairly large public school awarded 3,925 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,533 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $159. Once they receive their degree, FHSU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,454 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

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#6

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
3,714 Total Awards
$45,743 Average Earnings
$27,903 Avg Student Debt

Wichita State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #6 on the list. Wichita State University is a fairly large public school located in Wichita, Kansas that handed out 3,714 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $27,903 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $154 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, WSU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,743 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

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#7

Hutchinson Community College

Hutchinson, Kansas
1,608 Total Awards
$38,555 Average Earnings
$12,990 Avg Student Debt

Hutchinson Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Kansas list. Located in Hutchinson, Kansas, the small public school awarded 1,608 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,990 in student loans.After graduating from Hutchinson Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,555 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

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#8

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
7,733 Total Awards
$50,693 Average Earnings
$34,045 Avg Student Debt

University of Kansas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in Lawrence, Kansas, the large public school handed out 7,733 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $34,045 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $465.After graduating from KU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $50,693 during the early years of their career. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

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#9

Barton County Community College

Great Bend, Kansas
955 Total Awards
$41,383 Average Earnings
$11,400 Avg Student Debt

Barton County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #9 on the list. Barton Community College is a small public school situated in Great Bend, Kansas. It awarded 955 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from Barton Community College accumulate an average of $11,400 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Barton Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,383 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

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#10

Ottawa University - Online

Ottawa, Kansas
95 Total Awards
$48,214 Average Earnings
$29,265 Avg Student Debt

Ottawa University - Online landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Ottawa, Kansas, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 95 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,265 in student loans.After graduating from Ottawa University - Online, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $48,214 during the early years of their career. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

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#11

Southwestern College

Winfield, Kansas
442 Total Awards
$49,694 Average Earnings
$25,130 Avg Student Debt

Southwestern College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #11 on the list. SC is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Winfield, Kansas. It awarded 442 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from SC accumulate an average of $25,130 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, SC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,694 during the early year of their career. Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.

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#12

Cowley County Community College

Arkansas City, Kansas
784 Total Awards
$30,883 Average Earnings
$9,463 Avg Student Debt

Cowley County Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Cowley College is a public institution located in Arkansas City, Kansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 784 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,463 in student loans.After graduating from Cowley College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $30,883 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.

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#13

Ottawa University - Kansas City

Overland Park, Kansas
185 Total Awards
$47,843 Average Earnings
$26,604 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Ottawa University - Kansas City did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 185 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $26,604 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Ottawa University - Kansas City graduates make an average of $47,843 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

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#14

Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, Kansas
2,809 Total Awards
$42,711 Average Earnings
$11,446 Avg Student Debt

Johnson County Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Kansas list. Overland Park, Kansas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 2,809 students in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $11,446 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, JCCC graduates make an average of $42,711 annually. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.

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119 Total Awards
$36,485 Average Earnings
$31,675 Avg Student Debt

Central Christian College of Kansas landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. McPherson, Kansas is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 119 students in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $31,675 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Central Christian College graduates make an average of $36,485 annually. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.

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#16

Flint Hills Technical College

Emporia, Kansas
377 Total Awards
$45,297 Average Earnings
$8,338 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #16, Flint Hills Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. This small public school is located in Emporia, Kansas, and it awarded 377 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $8,338 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Flint Hills Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,297 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.

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791 Total Awards
$36,250 Average Earnings
$9,754 Avg Student Debt

Neosho County Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Located in Chanute, Kansas, the small public school handed out 791 degrees in 2021-2022.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,754 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Neosho County Community College graduates make an average of $36,250 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

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#18

Kansas City Kansas Community College

Kansas City, Kansas
1,167 Total Awards
$34,587 Average Earnings
$9,208 Avg Student Debt

Kansas City Kansas Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #18 on the list. Kansas City Kansas Community College is a public institution located in Kansas City, Kansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1,167 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $9,208 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Kansas City Kansas Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,587 during the early years of their career. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

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#19

Rasmussen University - Kansas

Topeka, Kansas
336 Total Awards
$41,940 Average Earnings
$22,566 Avg Student Debt

Rasmussen University - Kansas came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. Rasmussen University - Kansas is a private for-profit institution located in Topeka, Kansas. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 336 degrees in 2021-2022.

On average, students take out $22,566 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $168 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Rasmussen University - Kansas graduates make an average of $41,940 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

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#20

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
6,027 Total Awards
$45,255 Average Earnings
$29,215 Avg Student Debt

Kansas State University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. K -State is a public institution located in Manhattan, Kansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6,027 degrees in 2021-2022.

Degree recipients from K -State accumulate an average of $29,215 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $320, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, K -State graduates make an average of $45,255 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 20 schools only.

References

  • 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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