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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 2023 rankings named Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology the most popular school in Kansas for trade school students working on their basic certificate. WSU Tech is a public institution located in Wichita, Kansas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 899 basic certificates 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,578. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WSU Tech. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 37% took at least some of their classes online.
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Out of the 38 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Washburn Institute of Technology landed the # 2 spot on the list. Washburn Institute of Technology is a small public school located in Topeka, Kansas that handed out 546 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Washburn Tech does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $8,640. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Washburn Tech. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 1% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Hutchinson Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas list. Hutchinson Community College is a small public school located in Hutchinson, Kansas that handed out 572 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Hutchinson Community College is $3,600. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,530. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Hutchinson Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 46% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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.
Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $2,784 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend JCCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $5,472. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at JCCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
The excellent basic certificate programs at Kansas City Kansas Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Kansas. Located in Kansas City, Kansas, the small public school awarded 404 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate 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.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Kansas City Kansas Community College. In fact, around 43% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Neosho County Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas list. Neosho County Community College is a small public school located in Chanute, Kansas that handed out 333 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Neosho County Community College is $4,416. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Neosho County Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 39% took at least some of their classes online.
Barton 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 #7 on the list. Barton Community College is a small public school situated in Great Bend, Kansas. It awarded 313 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,840 in tuition and fees if they attend Barton Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,608. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.
Barton Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Highland Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in Highland, Kansas, the small public school awarded 256 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students 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.
Highland 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 52% took at least some of their classes online.
Cowley County Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Located in Arkansas City, Kansas, the small public school handed out 264 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,200 in tuition and fees if they attend Cowley College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $5,700. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Cowley College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 67% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #10, Salina Area Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Located in Salina, Kansas, the very small public school handed out 257 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
Salina Tech does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $7,320. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Salina Tech does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 29% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Grantham University 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 #11 on the list. Located in LIttle Rock, Arkansas, the medium-sized public school handed out 300 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $8,280 to cover tuition and fees at Grantham University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
Grantham University is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Fort Scott Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas list. FSCC is a public institution located in Fort Scott, Kansas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 213 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend FSCC, expect to pay an average of $3,600 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at FSCC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #13, Dodge City Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Dodge City Community College is located in Dodge City, Kansas and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 129 basic certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Dodge City Community College is $4,530. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,890. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
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.
Garden City Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in Garden City, Kansas, the small public school awarded 265 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate 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. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,110. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Garden City Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Manhattan Area Technical College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas list. 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.
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. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at MATC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. 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. Located in Beloit, Kansas, the very small public school handed out 132 basic certificate awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at North Central Kansas Technical College is $8,492. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since North Central Kansas Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 15% took at least some of their classes online.
Pratt Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. Pratt Community College is located in Pratt, Kansas and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 105 basic certificates to qualified students.
Students from Kansas who attend Pratt Community College full time pay an average of $4,036 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,552. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
Pratt 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. 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 landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Crave Beauty Academy is a very small private for-profit school situated in Wichita, Kansas. It awarded 87 basic certificates 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. 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. Out-of-state students 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. In fact, around 30% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Flint Hills Technical College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas list. Flint Hills Technical College is a small public school located in Emporia, Kansas that handed out 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. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity 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.
Northwest Kansas Technical College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. NWKTC is a very small public school situated in Goodland, Kansas. It awarded 79 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Of those students who received their degree, 28% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NWKTC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 33% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #22, Allen County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. Allen Community College is located in Iola, Kansas and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 81 basic certificates to qualified students.
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. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Allen Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Independence Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Basic Certificate Trade Schools in Kansas list. This very small public school is located in Independence, Kansas, and it awarded 68 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Kansas who attend Independence Community College full time pay an average of $4,440 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,650. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Independence Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 45% took at least some of their classes online.
Coffeyville Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate trade school programs. Coffeyville, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 61 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $3,040 in tuition and fees if they attend Coffeyville Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,608. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Coffeyville Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 25% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #25, Cloud County Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their basic certificate. This small public school is located in Concordia, Kansas, and it awarded 169 basic certificates in 2021-2022.
Students from Kansas who attend Cloud County Community College full time pay an average of $3,390 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $3,570. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Cloud 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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Notes and References
Footnotes
*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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