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Johnson County Community College

Overland Park, Kansas · Public community college · Training programs available:

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31%completion rate · Kansas avg 57%
$8,750median debt of graduates
$39,003median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$45,387median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission (Accredited)
Address: 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210 · Phone: (913) 469-8500 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Johnson County Community College is a public trade school in Overland Park, Kansas, offering CNA classes, EMT training, and welding programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Johnson County Community College has a 30.8% completion rate, below the state average of 57.3%, with graduates carrying a median debt of $8,750 and median earnings of $45,387 ten years after entry.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Johnson County Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 17.1% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Johnson County Commun… Johnson County Commun…: 30.8% 30.8% Kansas average Kansas average: 57.3% 57.3% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Nursing assistants$32,180$38,010$44,170
Emergency medical technicians$28,560$35,780$39,060
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$37,790$49,410$59,200
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$43,660$60,460$72,830
Electricians$42,660$65,860$80,560
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$49,780$61,760$69,470
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$31,970$47,790$63,000
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$21,910$29,710$48,010
Chefs and head cooks$36,540$58,390$74,990
Dental hygienists (U.S.)$74,880$98,100$108,480
Skincare specialists$28,880$45,760$54,170
Manicurists and pedicurists$21,320$30,930$37,550
Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters$39,130$65,220$84,870
Medical records specialists$36,680$48,160$59,130

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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, under 300 hours 457 $35,661 $31,853 $8,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 88 not reported $36,852 not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 43 $35,661 $31,853 $8,000
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 42 not reported not reported not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 1–2 years 40 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 37 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 1–2 years 20 not reported $36,852 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 20 $20,071 $24,615 $5,299
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate degree 20 $54,176 $54,630 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate degree 20 not reported $33,993 not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 19 $53,031 $49,270 $10,750
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 17 $38,287 $38,018 not reported
Precision Metal Working Associate degree 16 not reported not reported not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 15 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Associate degree 12 not reported not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 12 $20,071 $24,615 $5,299
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 11 $20,071 $24,615 $5,299
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 1–2 years 10 not reported not reported not reported
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services Certificate, 1–2 years 9 not reported not reported not reported
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 1–2 years 8 not reported $36,726 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Associate degree 6 not reported not reported not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Associate degree 6 not reported $46,478 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 6 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 5 $38,287 $38,018 not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Associate degree 2 not reported $29,685 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.

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About this school

Johnson County Community College is a public trade and career campus in Overland Park, Kansas. It participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), so students may use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for training here. The college holds accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission, along with program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. Its most-completed trade programs are CNA classes (457 completers), EMT & paramedic training (127), and welding schools (53), out of 25 total program offerings and 941 trade completers overall.

On federal outcome measures, this campus's completion rate is 30.8%, which is below the state average of 57.3%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $8,750, and median earnings ten years after entry were $45,387. About 17.1% of students receive Pell Grants. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.

With undergraduate enrollment above 11,000 in a midsize city setting, this campus serves a broad mix of students, from those pursuing short certificate-style trade programs like CNA and EMT training to those in longer allied-health tracks. The relatively lower completion rate compared to state peers is worth weighing against your own schedule and support needs before enrolling. Anyone considering this school should verify current accreditation status and detailed outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and by contacting the college.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Johnson County Community College offers 25 trade and career programs, with the most completions in CNA classes (457), EMT & paramedic training (127), and welding schools (53). Program families also include HVAC, electrician, dental hygiene, culinary, and cosmetology training among others.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with additional program-level accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.

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, federal loans, and Pell Grants. About 17.1% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 30.8%, 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 $8,750, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are $45,387, per the 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 (913) 469-8500 or visit its website for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for in-state residents and eligibility for state funding, though actual 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 confirm schedules for specific programs like CNA or EMT training.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation status and review detailed federal outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?155210.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The campus offers both short certificate-style programs, such as CNA and EMT training, and longer allied-health programs, which may suit career changers with different time constraints, though specific adult-learner services are not reported in this data.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to ask about certification or licensure tied to specific programs like EMT or dental hygiene.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Johnson County Community College at (913) 469-8500 or visit https://www.jccc.edu/ for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data on nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions in your area.

Other trade and career schools in Overland Park, KS

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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.

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