Colby Community College
Colby, KS · Public · Associate degree-granting
Colby Community College, based in Colby, Kansas, is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 838 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $41,889 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 56.5%. Mmedian graduate debt is $8,908, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.7x. The average net price after financial aid is $7,886 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Veterinary Administrative Services, Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians, Practical Nursing, and Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,889
Graduation Rate
56.5%
Median Debt
$8,908
Average Net Price
$7,886
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
5.31x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.7x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
838
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
65.7%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,140
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,830
Pell Grant Rate
22.1%
Federal Loan Rate
18.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$7,707
Income $30K–$48K
$13,160
Income $48K–$75K
$13,160
Student Demographics
Women
74.3%
White
72.2%
Black
6.7%
Hispanic
5.5%
Asian
0.5%
Two or More Races
4.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
57.4%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (20)
Associate (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $37,032 | 169 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | $40,419 | 29 |
| Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 20 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 19 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 14 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 9 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 8 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 4 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Administrative Services | Not reported | 88 |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 62 |
| Practical Nursing | $54,563 | 55 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 27 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 20 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 16 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 10 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 9 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 3 |
Show 2 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Kansas
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Agriculture Programs
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges in Kansas
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Kansas
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Kansas
- Most Affordable Colleges in Kansas
- Best ROI Colleges in Kansas
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