Cowley County Community College

Arkansas City, Kansas · Public, 2-year

At a glance

Average net price

$7,175

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

44.7%

Admission rate

Not available

Undergrad size

1,543

In-state tuition

$4,800

Out-of-state tuition

$6,600

Cost of attendance

$13,534

Median earnings (10y)

$37,723

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
Not available
Locale
Town

Programs breakdown

14 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (37%), health (32%), trades & services (18%).

  • STEM11%
  • Health32%
  • Business0%
  • Humanities & arts37%
  • Social sciences2%
  • Trades & services18%

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

24 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's687$21,561$8,000
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.Undergraduate certificate190
Precision Metal Working.Undergraduate certificate144
Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate103
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Undergraduate certificate101
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies.Undergraduate certificate61
Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians.Associate's46$50,454$10,625
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Undergraduate certificate45
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate39
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Associate's33
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Undergraduate certificate32
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Associate's30
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate24
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate24
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.Undergraduate certificate23
Agricultural Business and Management.Undergraduate certificate22
Precision Metal Working.Associate's19
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Associate's11$20,634
Food Science and Technology.Undergraduate certificate10
Carpenters.Undergraduate certificate10
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Associate's10
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Undergraduate certificate8
Agricultural Business and Management.Associate's7
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.Associate's6

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 Cowley County Community College

Cowley County Community College is a mid-sized institution located in Arkansas City, Kansas, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 1,543 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Precision production.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Cowley County Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $7,175 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $4,800 for in-state students and $6,600 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $13,534 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 44.7%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $37,723 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Cowley County Community College confers degrees and certificates across 14 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Precision production. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (37% of credentials), health (32% of credentials), trades & services (18% 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 Arkansas City, Kansas (town), Cowley 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 Cowley County Community College

Q.How much does Cowley County Community College cost?

The average net price at Cowley County Community College is $7,175 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $13,534.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Cowley County Community College?

Cowley County Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 44.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How much do Cowley County Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Cowley County Community College graduate earns $37,723 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Cowley County Community College?

Published tuition is $4,800 in-state and $6,600 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Cowley County Community College located?

Cowley County Community College is located in Arkansas City, Kansas (ZIP 67005).

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 Cowley County Community College at their official website.