At a glance
Average net price
$9,905
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
33.0%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
2,455
In-state tuition
$3,680
Out-of-state tuition
$4,960
Cost of attendance
$15,356
Median earnings (10y)
$40,428
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Rural
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (38%), humanities & arts (37%), trades & services (9%).
- STEM5%
- Health38%
- Business5%
- Humanities & arts37%
- Social sciences6%
- Trades & services9%
- Health professions37.7%~926 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Liberal arts36.0%~885 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~138 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business4.7%~115 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology2.8%~68 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering tech2.3%~57 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education2.1%~52 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science1.7%~42 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~29 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering0.5%~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences0.5%~13 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Agriculture0.4%~11 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History0.2%~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Military tech0.1%~3 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication0.1%~3 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 691 | $23,564 | $10,000 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 222 | — | $13,125 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 123 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 80 | $59,202 | $21,250 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 73 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 71 | — | — |
| Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies. | Undergraduate certificate | 44 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 44 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 42 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 36 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 31 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 29 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Associate's | 28 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate's | 28 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Associate's | 20 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 17 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 15 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 11 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Carpenters. | Undergraduate certificate | 8 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Agriculture, General. | Associate's | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Associate's | 6 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 6 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 6 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Associate's | 6 | — | — |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other. | Undergraduate certificate | 6 | — | — |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other. | Associate's | 6 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 6 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 6 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Barton County Community College
Barton County Community College is a mid-sized institution located in Great Bend, Kansas, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 2,455 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Liberal arts, Precision production.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Barton County Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $9,905 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $3,680 for in-state students and $4,960 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $15,356 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 33.0%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $40,428 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Barton County Community College confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Liberal arts, Precision production. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (38% of credentials), humanities & arts (37% of credentials), trades & services (9% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Great Bend, Kansas (rural), Barton County Community College draws students from across Kansas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Barton County Community College
Q.How much does Barton County Community College cost?
The average net price at Barton County Community College is $9,905 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $15,356.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Barton County Community College?
Barton County Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 33.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Barton County Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Barton County Community College graduate earns $40,428 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Barton County Community College?
Published tuition is $3,680 in-state and $4,960 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Barton County Community College located?
Barton County Community College is located in Great Bend, Kansas (ZIP 67530).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Barton County Community College at their official website.