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Cloud County Community College
Concordia, Kansas · Public community college
Address: 2221 Campus Dr, Concordia, KS 66901 · Phone: (785) 243-1435 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Cloud County Community College is a public trade and career school in Concordia, Kansas, offering CNA classes, CDL training, and EMT/paramedic training, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Cloud County Community College has a 55.3% completion rate, near the Kansas state average of 57.3%, with median graduate debt of $8,000 and median earnings of $39,883 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Cloud County Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 20.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing assistants | $32,180 | $38,010 | $44,170 |
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | $43,760 | $58,920 | $71,080 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $28,560 | $35,780 | $39,060 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $37,790 | $49,410 | $59,200 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Kansas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 172 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 21 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Cloud County Community College is a public community college in Concordia, Kansas, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (with nursing programs recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing). Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus awards four program families in trade and career fields, most commonly CNA classes, CDL/truck driving training, and EMT & paramedic training, with 199 trade completers recorded.
Federal data show a completion rate of 55.3%, which is near the Kansas state average of 57.3%. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,000, and median earnings ten years after entry are $39,883. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 20.7% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment.
This campus, located in a fringe rural setting with 762 undergraduates, may suit students seeking short, hands-on training programs such as CNA or CDL certification rather than lengthy degree programs, though exact program lengths are not reported here. Career changers considering a switch to healthcare, transportation, or emergency services should verify current program offerings directly with the school. Prospective students can confirm accreditation status through the Higher Learning Commission and review official outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Cloud County Community College offers four program families: CNA classes, CDL/truck driving training, EMT & paramedic training, and welding. The most common programs are CNA classes (172 completers), CDL training (21), and EMT training (4).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with its nursing programs also recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 55.3%, which is near the Kansas state average of 57.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is $8,000, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $39,883, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (785) 243-1435 or visit https://www.cloud.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public community college, which typically means lower tuition rates and eligibility for state and federal funding compared to for-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available federal data; contact the school to confirm the duration of specific programs like CNA, CDL, or EMT training.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and review official outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?154907.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The presence of short-format programs such as CNA and CDL training suggests this campus may fit career changers seeking quicker entry into a new field, though specific program lengths are not reported to confirm this fully.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not detailed in the available data; contact the school directly to learn what certification or licensure applies to specific programs like CNA or EMT training.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Cloud County Community College by phone at (785) 243-1435 or visit their website at https://www.cloud.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?154907 to compare completion rates, costs, and outcomes across institutions.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.