Cowley County Community College
Arkansas City, KS · Public · Associate degree-granting
Cowley County Community College is a public institution in Arkansas City, Kansas, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 1,543 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $37,723 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 46.2%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $8,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.72x. The average net price after financial aid is $7,175 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Machinist, Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians, and Allied Health & Medical Assisting.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,723
Graduation Rate
46.2%
Median Debt
$8,000
Average Net Price
$7,175
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
5.26x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.72x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,543
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
63.3%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,800
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,600
Pell Grant Rate
35.2%
Federal Loan Rate
21.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$6,305
Income $30K–$48K
$5,566
Income $48K–$75K
$8,017
Income $110K+
$9,632
Student Demographics
Women
59.8%
White
61.1%
Black
6.3%
Hispanic
13.6%
Asian
1.0%
Two or More Races
6.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
33.8%
Accreditations
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (29)
Associate (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $40,969 | 350 |
| Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians | $73,002 | 24 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 24 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 20 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 7 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 6 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 5 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (15)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 118 |
| Machinist | $62,785 | 88 |
| Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 59 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 54 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 30 |
| Health Aides & Attendants | Not reported | 27 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 23 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 13 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 13 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 13 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 9 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 9 |
| Food Science & Technology | Not reported | 4 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 3 |
Show 5 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Associate | 1 |
| Carpentry | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Accounting | Associate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Kansas
- 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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