2023 Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas
A trade school student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 38 schools in Kansas to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Trade Basic Certificate Schools in Kansas
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Our analysis found Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Kansas. Located in Wichita, Kansas, the medium-sized public school awarded 899 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $5,715 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend WSU Tech. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,578. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
WSU Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 37% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washburn Institute of Technology. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas list. Located in Topeka, Kansas, the small public school awarded 546 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Washburn Tech is $8,640. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Washburn Tech does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 1% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
The excellent basic certificate programs at Hutchinson Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Kansas. Hutchinson Community College is a small public school situated in Hutchinson, Kansas. It awarded 572 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Kansas who attend Hutchinson Community College full time pay an average of $3,600 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,530. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Hutchinson Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 46% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
The excellent basic certificate programs at Johnson County Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Kansas. JCCC is a fairly large public school situated in Overland Park, Kansas. 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. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,472. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Online courses are available at JCCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 58% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Kansas City Kansas Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas list. Kansas City, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 404 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Kansas who attend Kansas City Kansas Community College full time pay an average of $3,164 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,244. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Kansas City Kansas Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 43% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Neosho County Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. Chanute, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 333 students in 2021-2022.
Neosho County Community College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $4,416. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Neosho County Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 39% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Barton County Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Great Bend, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 313 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,840 in tuition and fees if they attend Barton Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,608. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Barton Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Highland Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in Highland, Kansas, the small public school handed out 256 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Highland Community College, expect to pay an average of $3,330 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Highland Community College. In fact, around 52% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #9, Cowley County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Arkansas City, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 264 students in 2021-2022.
Students from Kansas who attend Cowley College full time pay an average of $4,200 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,700. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
Cowley College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Salina Area Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in Salina, Kansas, the very small public school awarded 257 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $7,320 to cover tuition and fees at Salina Tech. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.
Salina Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 29% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Grantham University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in LIttle Rock, Arkansas, the medium-sized public school awarded 300 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2021-2022.
Grantham University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $8,280. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.
Grantham University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Fort Scott Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. This small public school is located in Fort Scott, Kansas, and it awarded 213 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
FSCC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $3,600. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at FSCC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 42% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Dodge City Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular 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.
Students from Kansas who attend Dodge City Community College full time pay an average of $4,530 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,890. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Dodge City Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Garden City Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas list. Garden City Community College is located in Garden City, Kansas and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 265 basic certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Garden City Community College is $3,540. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,110. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Garden City Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 53% took at least some of their classes online.
Manhattan Area Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in Manhattan, Kansas, the very small public school handed out 183 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend MATC, expect to pay an average of $8,400 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.
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.
North Central Kansas Technical College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. This very small public school is located in Beloit, Kansas, and it awarded 132 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend North Central Kansas Technical College, expect to pay an average of $8,492 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.
Online courses are available at North Central Kansas Technical College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 15% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Pratt Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #17 on the list. This small public school is located in Pratt, Kansas, and it awarded 105 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $4,036 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Pratt Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,552. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
Online courses are available at Pratt Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Crave Beauty Academy came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in Wichita, Kansas, the very small private for-profit school handed out 87 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
Seward County Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas list. Located in Liberal, Kansas, the small public school handed out 145 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,744 in tuition and fees if they attend SCCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,928. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
Online courses are available at SCCC, 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 30% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #20, Flint Hills Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Located in Emporia, Kansas, the small public school handed out 145 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Flint Hills Technical College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,932. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Flint Hills Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 45% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #21, Northwest Kansas Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. NWKTC is a public institution located in Goodland, Kansas. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 79 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Around 28% of those degree recipients were women.
NWKTC 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 2020-2021 about 33% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Allen County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in Iola, Kansas, the small public school handed out 81 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Allen Community College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $3,780. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Allen Community College. In 2020-2021 about 77% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #22, Independence Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Located in Independence, Kansas, the very small public school handed out 68 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,440 in tuition and fees if they attend Independence Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,650. Around 96% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Independence Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 45% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Coffeyville Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in Coffeyville, Kansas, the small public school handed out 61 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,040 in tuition and fees if they attend Coffeyville Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,608. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
Coffeyville 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 2020-2021 about 25% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Cloud County Community College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Concordia, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 169 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cloud County Community College is $3,390. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $3,570. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Cloud County Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 39% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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*These averages are for the top 25 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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