Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College
Goodland, KS · Public · Associate degree-granting
Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College, based in Goodland, Kansas, is a public institution, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education. With 315 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,616 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 74.9%. Mmedian graduate debt is $12,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.22x. The average net price after financial aid is $13,074 per year. The most popular programs include Machinist, Electrical & Power Transmission, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Agricultural Production, and Interdisciplinary Studies.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,616
Graduation Rate
74.9%
Median Debt
$12,000
Average Net Price
$13,074
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.95x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.22x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
315
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
84.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
24.2%
Federal Loan Rate
33.2%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$11,447
Income $30K–$48K
$12,702
Income $48K–$75K
$11,812
Income $110K+
$17,840
Student Demographics
Women
23.1%
White
47.9%
Black
7.6%
Hispanic
31.8%
Asian
0.3%
Two or More Races
5.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
49.6%
Accreditations
- Council on Occupational Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (28)
Associate (14)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 23 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $54,111 | 22 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | Not reported | 15 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 10 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 10 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 8 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 7 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 6 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 4 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 4 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Machinist | Not reported | 63 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 43 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $53,132 | 27 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 19 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 15 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 14 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 13 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 12 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 11 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 3 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 3 |
Show 2 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Security & Protective Services | Associate | 2 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
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