Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Hutchinson, Kansas, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Hutchinson Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 3,039 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $43,470 ten years after enrollment, which is 7% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 49.2%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $9,773, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.45x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,727 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Practical Nursing, Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Fire Protection, and Health Aides & Attendants.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,470
Graduation Rate
49.2%
Median Debt
$9,773
Average Net Price
$6,727
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
6.46x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.45x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,039
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
67.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,540
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,770
Pell Grant Rate
22.8%
Federal Loan Rate
12.2%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$5,584
Income $30K–$48K
$5,642
Income $48K–$75K
$7,156
Income $110K+
$12,772
Student Demographics
Women
57.5%
White
58.2%
Black
6.5%
Hispanic
13.6%
Asian
0.8%
Two or More Races
3.9%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
43.0%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing 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)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
Programs (47)
Associate (22)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $42,919 | 502 |
| Registered Nursing | $78,140 | 69 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $63,813 | 67 |
| Health Services Administration | $53,518 | 40 |
| Fire Protection | $63,072 | 33 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $51,235 | 25 |
| Entrepreneurship | $40,671 | 16 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 11 |
| Agricultural Sciences | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 7 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 5 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 4 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 3 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 3 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 3 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 3 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (17)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $53,918 | 265 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 158 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 73 |
| Health Aides & Attendants | Not reported | 71 |
| Ground Transportation | Not reported | 46 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 44 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 29 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 29 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 26 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 21 |
| Agricultural Sciences | Not reported | 13 |
| Carpentry | Not reported | 10 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Not reported | 9 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 7 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 5 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 3 |
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Legal Support Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Carpentry | Associate | 2 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Associate | 2 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Associate | 1 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | 1 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Kansas
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Kansas
- 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