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Garden City Community College
Garden City, Kansas · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 801 Campus Dr, Garden City, KS 67846 · Phone: 6202767611571 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Garden City Community College is a public trade and career school in Garden City, Kansas, offering CNA classes, welding, and LPN programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Garden City Community College has a 49.9% completion rate, below the Kansas state average of 57.3%, with median graduate debt of $6,500 and median earnings of $41,704 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Garden City Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 29.4% of students receive Pell.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing assistants | $32,180 | $38,010 | $44,170 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $37,790 | $49,410 | $59,200 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $49,780 | $61,760 | $69,470 |
| Construction laborers | $31,500 | $44,840 | $49,210 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,910 | $29,710 | $48,010 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $28,560 | $35,780 | $39,060 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $31,970 | $47,790 | $63,000 |
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 | 146 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 26 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 23 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 18 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | not reported | $17,779 | $5,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 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
Garden City Community College is a public two-year college in Garden City, Kansas, located in a remote-town setting. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here because the school participates in Title IV programs. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and, for its nursing programs, by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Its most-awarded trade programs are CNA classes, welding schools, and LPN/LVN programs, drawn from a total of 12 program families including construction trades, cosmetology, EMT training, and auto mechanics.
Among the roughly 274 trade completers out of an undergraduate enrollment of 1,474, the overall completion rate is 49.9%, which is below the Kansas state average of 57.3%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $6,500, and median earnings ten years after entry were $41,704. About 29.4% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students pursuing shorter, hands-on credentials such as CNA or welding certificates, as well as those enrolled in the LPN program, though program length details beyond enrollment counts are not reported for this campus in federal data. Career changers should weigh the below-average completion rate against the program mix available. To verify accreditation status and outcomes directly, check the Higher Learning Commission and ACEN listings, or review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard entry for this school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Garden City Community College's most-awarded trade programs are CNA classes, welding schools, and LPN/LVN programs, among 12 total program families that also include construction trades, cosmetology, EMT training, and auto mechanics.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with its nursing programs also accredited 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 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 49.9%, which is below the Kansas state average of 57.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $6,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $41,704, 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 at 620-276-7611 or via https://www.gcccks.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Garden City Community College is a public institution, which often means lower published tuition rates for in-state residents compared with private for-profit schools, though exact costs are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to ask about specific program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and ACEN, and review official outcome data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?155104.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The mix of shorter CNA and welding programs alongside the LPN program may suit career changers, but specific scheduling or format details are not reported in federal data, so contacting the school is recommended.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Garden City Community College at 620-276-7611 or through its website, https://www.gcccks.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data does not provide comparisons with other schools; use the College Scorecard link to look up nearby institutions offering similar programs.
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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.