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2023 Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Kansas
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.
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Most Popular Online Trade School Schools in Kansas
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Our analysis found Grantham University to be the most popular school for trade school students in Kansas. Located in LIttle Rock, Arkansas, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,707 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Grantham University accumulate an average of $28,442 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Grantham University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $55,745 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.
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.
On average, students take out $11,025 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Highland Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $30,417 during the early year of their career. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.
Out of the 20 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Washburn University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Topeka, Kansas, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,489 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,734 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $207.After graduating from Washburn University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,384 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
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. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fort Hays State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Kansas list. Fort Hays State University is a fairly large public school located in Hays, Kansas that handed out 3,925 degrees in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from FHSU accumulate an average of $24,533 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $159 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, FHSU graduates make an average of $43,454 annually. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.
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. WSU is a fairly large public school situated in Wichita, Kansas. It awarded 3,714 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $27,903 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $154.After graduating from WSU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,743 during the early years of their career. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #7, Hutchinson Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. 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. During the early years of their career, Hutchinson Community College graduates make an average of $38,555 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
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. KU is located in Lawrence, Kansas and has a large student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 7,733 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $34,045 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $465, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from KU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $50,693 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
With a ranking of #9, Barton County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Great Bend, Kansas, the small public school awarded 955 diplomas to qualifed students 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. During the early years of their career, Barton Community College graduates make an average of $41,383 annually. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
Ottawa University - Online ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Kansas list. Ottawa University - Online is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Ottawa, Kansas. It awarded 95 degrees 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. Once they receive their degree, Ottawa University - Online graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $48,214 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Southwestern College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in Winfield, Kansas, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 442 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,130 in student loans.After graduating from SC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $49,694 during the early years of their career. Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.
Cowley County Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. This small public school is located in Arkansas City, Kansas, and it awarded 784 degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $9,463 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Cowley College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $30,883 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
Ottawa University - Kansas City came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. Overland Park, Kansas is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 185 students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Ottawa University - Kansas City accumulate an average of $26,604 in student debt by the time they complete 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.
Johnson County Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. 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.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,446 in student loans. During the early years of their career, JCCC graduates make an average of $42,711 annually. Around 59% of those degree recipients were women.
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.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,675 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Central Christian College graduates make an average of $36,485 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
With a ranking of #16, Flint Hills Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working. Located in Emporia, Kansas, the small public school awarded 377 diplomas to qualifed students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $8,338 in student loans.After graduating from Flint Hills Technical College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,297 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
Neosho County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #17 on the list. Neosho County Community College is a public institution located in Chanute, Kansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 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. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
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 small public school located in Kansas City, Kansas that handed out 1,167 degrees in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,208 in student loans.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. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.
Rasmussen University - Kansas landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular trade school programs. Topeka, Kansas is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 336 students in 2021-2022.
Degree recipients from Rasmussen University - Kansas accumulate an average of $22,566 in student debt by the time they complete 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.
Kansas State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students. It came in at #20 on the list. Manhattan, Kansas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 6,027 students in 2021-2022.
On average, students take out $29,215 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $320. 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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