North Central Kansas Technical College

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $5,530
    1.65% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $13,971
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    987
    39.5% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    78.1%
    153 Graduates

    About

    North Central Kansas Technical College is a higher education institution located in Mitchell County, KS. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at North Central Kansas Technical College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (45 degrees awarded), HVAC Maintenance (32 degrees), and Construction, Heavy, & Earth-Moving Equipment Operation (20 degrees).

    In 2024, 472 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North Central Kansas Technical College. 56.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (418 degrees), 19.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at North Central Kansas Technical College is $5,530, which is $−2,630 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at North Central Kansas Technical College is $5,530, which is $2,630 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,971.

    In 2024, 37% of undergraduate students attending North Central Kansas Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $5,530
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at North Central Kansas Technical College was $5,530. The cost of tuition at North Central Kansas Technical College is $−2,630 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $13,971
    2024 Value
    16.8%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 North Central Kansas Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,971. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of North Central Kansas Technical College grew by 16.8%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $8,661
    Room and Board
    $2,841
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at North Central Kansas Technical College was of $8,661 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.98% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,841. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.91% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    37%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    22%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    37% of undergraduate students at North Central Kansas Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 12.1% with respect to 2023, when 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    North Central Kansas Technical College had a total enrollment of 987 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at North Central Kansas Technical College is 390 students and the part-time enrollment is 597. This means that 39.5% of students enrolled at North Central Kansas Technical College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at North Central Kansas Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 90.9% White, 3.44% Hispanic or Latino, 3.34% Two or More Races, 1.01% Black or African American, 0.304% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.304% Asian, and 0.203% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at North Central Kansas Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (63.3%), followed by White Female (27%) and Two or More Races Male (4.15%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    39.5%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at North Central Kansas Technical College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 987 students. The full-time enrollment at North Central Kansas Technical College is 390 and the part-time enrollment is 597. This means that 39.5% of students enrolled at North Central Kansas Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    82%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at North Central Kansas Technical College was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), North Central Kansas Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      897 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      34 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      33 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at North Central Kansas Technical College is 90.9% White, 3.44% Hispanic or Latino, 3.34% Two or More Races, 1.01% Black or African American, 0.304% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.304% Asian, and 0.203% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 60 more women than men received degrees from North Central Kansas Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North Central Kansas Technical College is white (418 degrees awarded). There were 19.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at North Central Kansas Technical College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (45 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC Maintenance (32 degrees) and Construction, Heavy, & Earth-Moving Equipment Operation (20 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at North Central Kansas Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (49 degrees awarded), Transportation (20 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (50 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Central Kansas Technical College are Registered nurses (1,497,071 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (166,652 people), Medical & health services managers (164,272 people), Pharmacists (136,374 people), and Other managers (122,578 people).

    The most specialized majors at North Central Kansas Technical College in 2024 are Construction (49 degrees awarded), Transportation (20 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (50 degrees), Health (280 degrees), and Precision Production (19 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Physicians
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Central Kansas Technical College are Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, and Nurse anesthetists

    The most specialized majors at North Central Kansas Technical College are Construction (49 degrees awarded), Transportation (20 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (50 degrees), Health (280 degrees), and Precision Production (19 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Central Kansas Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,608,810 people), Outpatient care centers (280,247 people), Elementary & secondary schools (277,607 people), Offices of physicians (204,411 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (176,351 people).

    The most specialized majors at North Central Kansas Technical College are Construction (49 degrees awarded), Transportation (20 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (50 degrees), Health (280 degrees), and Precision Production (19 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by North Central Kansas Technical College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      45 degrees awarded
    2. HVAC Maintenance
      32 degrees awarded
    3. Construction, Heavy, & Earth-Moving Equipment Operation
      20 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at North Central Kansas Technical College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 45 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    206
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    266
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 206 degrees were awarded to men at North Central Kansas Technical College, which is 0.774 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (266).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 32 degrees were awarded to men at North Central Kansas Technical College in HVAC Maintenance. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 138 degrees were awarded to men at North Central Kansas Technical College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 8.12 times more than the 17 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    75%
    100% Completion Time
    75%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 75% of students graduating from North Central Kansas Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 75% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 76% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      418 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      21 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      20 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at North Central Kansas Technical College is white (418 degrees awarded). There were 19.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

    0.424% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      244 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      243 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      235 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North Central Kansas Technical College is white female (244 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (243 degrees).

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    Operations

    North Central Kansas Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.04M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 304k (14.9%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, North Central Kansas Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 11.4M. North Central Kansas Technical College employs 53 Instructors. Most academics at North Central Kansas Technical College are Male Instructor (33), and Female Instructor (20).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Central Kansas Technical College are: Management, with 8 employees, Sales and related, with 7 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 7 employees.

    Endowment

    $2.04M
    2024 Endowment
    244%
    growth from 2023

    North Central Kansas Technical College has an endowment valued at about $2.04M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of North Central Kansas Technical College grew 244% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.37M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $5.07M
    2024 Salaries
    1.73%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, North Central Kansas Technical College paid a median of $5.07M in salaries, which represents 44.5% of their overall expenditure ($11.4M) and a 1.73% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.6% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 8.37% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $2.63M
    Instructional Salaries
    53
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, North Central Kansas Technical College paid a total of $2.63M to 53 employees working as instructors, which represents 51.9% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Central Kansas Technical College were Management with 8 employees, Sales and related with 7 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 7 employees.

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