Garden City Community College
Garden City, KS · Public · Associate degree-granting
Garden City Community College is a public institution in Garden City, Kansas, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 1,474 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $41,704 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 45.8%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $6,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 6.42x. The average net price after financial aid is $8,244 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Agricultural and Food Products Processing, Machinist, and Health Aides & Attendants.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,704
Graduation Rate
45.8%
Median Debt
$6,500
Average Net Price
$8,244
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
5.06x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
6.42x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,474
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
67.4%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,690
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,320
Pell Grant Rate
29.4%
Federal Loan Rate
10.7%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$6,672
Income $30K–$48K
$7,191
Income $48K–$75K
$9,191
Income $110K+
$12,430
Student Demographics
Women
43.9%
White
26.3%
Black
8.3%
Hispanic
48.4%
Asian
2.4%
Two or More Races
3.2%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
50.5%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (27)
Associate (10)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $33,834 | 285 |
| Registered Nursing | $68,767 | 18 |
| Agricultural Sciences | Not reported | 17 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 9 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 5 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 4 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 3 |
| Health Services Administration & Management | $43,994 | Not reported |
| Business | $44,970 | Not reported |
Undergraduate Certificate (13)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $63,212 | 172 |
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | Not reported | 39 |
| Machinist | $48,612 | 33 |
| Health Aides & Attendants | Not reported | 27 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 23 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 23 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $30,306 | 14 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 6 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 6 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 6 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 5 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural and Food Products Processing | Associate | 2 |
| Fire Protection | Associate | 2 |
| Machinist | Associate | 2 |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Kansas
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Kansas
- Lowest Debt Colleges
- 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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