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Kansas City Kansas Community College

Kansas City, Kansas · Public community college · Training programs available:

CNA classesAuto mechanic schoolsEMT & paramedic trainingCulinary & pastry schoolsMedical assistant programsConstruction trades programsWelding schoolsElectrician schoolsNail technician schoolsLPN / LVN programsHVAC schoolsCosmetology schoolsCNC & machining programs
42%completion rate · Kansas avg 57%
$8,793median debt of graduates
$34,617median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$40,795median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing | American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation | American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Edu | Higher Learning Commission (Accredited)
Address: 7250 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112 · Phone: (913) 334-1100 · 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.

Kansas City Kansas Community College is a public trade and career school in Kansas City, KS offering CNA classes, auto mechanic training, and EMT & paramedic training, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Kansas City Kansas Community College has a 42.4% completion rate, below the Kansas state average of 57.3%; graduates carry a median debt of $8,793 and earn a median of $40,795 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Kansas City Kansas Community College; contact the school for current tuition. The school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, and about 29.1% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Kansas City Kansas Co… Kansas City Kansas Co…: 42.4% 42.4% 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
Automotive service technicians and mechanics$31,970$47,790$63,000
Emergency medical technicians$28,560$35,780$39,060
Chefs and head cooks$36,540$58,390$74,990
Medical assistants$35,140$39,510$46,380
Construction laborers$31,500$44,840$49,210
Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers$37,790$49,410$59,200
Electricians$42,660$65,860$80,560
Manicurists and pedicurists$21,320$30,930$37,550
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$49,780$61,760$69,470
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers$43,660$60,460$72,830
Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists$21,910$29,710$48,010
Machinists$38,240$51,220$61,450

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 191 $39,402 $45,696 $9,125
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 64 $28,857 not reported not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 41 $22,049 $20,140 not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 37 $22,947 $12,961 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 36 $28,959 $30,119 not reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 35 $39,402 $45,696 $9,125
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 35 $28,959 $30,119 not reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate, 1–2 years 34 $31,831 $33,993 not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 31 $41,002 $41,565 $11,000
Culinary Arts and Related Services Certificate, 1–2 years 31 $22,947 $12,961 not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 1–2 years 31 not reported $44,384 not reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate, 1–2 years 26 $22,049 $20,140 not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 25 not reported $32,563 not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 22 $28,857 not reported not reported
Carpenters Certificate, 1–2 years 22 not reported not reported not reported
Carpenters Certificate, 300–899 hours 21 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 19 not reported $32,563 not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 16 $48,410 $50,060 $9,549
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 300–899 hours 15 $28,959 $30,119 not reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Certificate, 300–899 hours 12 not reported $44,384 not reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Certificate, 1–2 years 10 $28,959 $30,119 not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Certificate, 1–2 years 7 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 7 not reported not reported not reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate, 300–899 hours 3 not reported not reported not reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Certificate, 300–899 hours 1 not reported not reported not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 1–2 years 1 not reported $32,563 not reported
Precision Metal Working Certificate, 300–899 hours 1 not reported $32,563 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

Kansas City Kansas Community College is a public two-year college located in Kansas City, Kansas. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The college holds regional accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission, along with specialized program accreditations from bodies including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Physical Therapy Association's accreditation commission. Among its 27 program families, the most-completed trade programs are CNA classes, auto mechanic schools, and EMT & paramedic training.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 42.4%, which is below the Kansas state average of 57.3%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $8,793, and median earnings ten years after entry were reported at $40,795. Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 29.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.

This campus offers a mix of shorter career-training certificates, such as CNA and EMT training, alongside longer associate-degree pathways in fields like auto mechanics. The variety of program lengths may suit both students seeking a quick entry into the workforce and those pursuing a more extended course of study, though specific program length details are not reported here and should be confirmed directly with the school. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcome data using the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and by contacting the school directly.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Kansas City Kansas Community College offers 27 program families, with the top trade programs being CNA classes, auto mechanic schools, and EMT & paramedic training.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited. It holds regional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission, along with specialized accreditations from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the American Board of Funeral Service Education, and the American Physical Therapy Association's accreditation commission.

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 29.1% of students receive Pell Grants.

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

The completion rate is 42.4%, 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 $8,793, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $40,795.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (913) 334-1100 or visit kckcc.edu for current tuition figures.

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

This is a public college, which typically means lower tuition for in-state residents compared to private for-profit institutions, and it is subject to state oversight.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length details are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to confirm the duration of specific programs.

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

You can verify accreditation status and outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?155292, or by contacting the school directly.

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

The campus offers both shorter certificate programs like CNA and EMT training and longer associate-degree pathways, which may accommodate different schedules, though specific fit for career changers is not detailed in federal data.

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

Specific licensing or certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly for program-specific credentialing information.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact Kansas City Kansas Community College at (913) 334-1100 or visit their website at https://www.kckcc.edu/ for application details.

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

Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard to compare outcomes across institutions.

Other trade and career schools in Kansas City, 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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