Barton County Community College
Public certificate school in Great Bend, KS that costs an average of $10,725 a year after financial aid and graduates 41% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$10,725
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
41%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$46,969
PublicRural (fringe)2,455 undergraduates
Cost of Barton County Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $17,326 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $3,744 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $5,120 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $6,848 |
| Books and supplies | $1,520 |
| Average net price after aid | $10,725 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $9,281 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,170 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $11,932 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $11,980 |
| $110,001+ | $12,869 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Barton County Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 41% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 52% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $41,892 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $46,969 |
| Rank in Kansas (earnings) | 8th of 32 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $9,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $108 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 19% |
| Students with federal loans | 7.3% |
Majors and programs at Barton County Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (24)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 42 | $59,438 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 104 | $27,871 | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 75 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 1 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 10 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 6 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 49 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 4 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies | 54 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 14 | — | — |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 5 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 8 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 10 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 275 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 11 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (62)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 79 | $68,777 | $13,156 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 708 | $30,452 | $8,750 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 8 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Agriculture | 6 | — | — |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 1 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 39 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 3 | — | — |
| Biology | 6 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 12 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 9 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 35 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 1 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 37 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | 8 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 11 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 9 | — | — |
| Dance | 2 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 8 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 2 | — | — |
| Economics | 1 | — | — |
| Education | 34 | — | — |
| Engineering | 7 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 1 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 7 | — | — |
| Forestry | — | — | — |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 2 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 9 | — | — |
| History | 4 | — | — |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 3 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 4 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 4 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 2 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 5 | — | — |
| Psychology | 44 | — | — |
| Public Administration | — | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 14 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | — | — | — |
| Social Work | 4 | — | — |
| Sociology | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 22 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 4 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Kansas
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology | Wichita | $10,348 | — | $45,120 |
| Hutchinson Community College | Hutchinson | $3,479 | — | $46,011 |
| Kansas City Kansas Community College | Kansas City | $14,533 | — | $44,191 |
| Cowley County Community College | Arkansas City | $8,364 | — | $40,384 |
| Garden City Community College | Garden City | $5,768 | — | $44,492 |
| Highland Community College | Highland | $11,434 | — | $47,343 |
| Seward County Community College | Liberal | $8,584 | — | $44,985 |
| Dodge City Community College | Dodge City | $6,382 | — | $47,052 |
About Barton County Community College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Great Bend, KS |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) |
| Undergraduates | 2,455 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | bartonccc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Barton County Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $17,326 a year (tuition and fees: $3,744 in-state, $5,120 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $10,725 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,281.
How much do Barton County Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $46,969 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 8th of 32 similar colleges in Kansas.
What is Barton County Community College's graduation rate?
41% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 52% of first-year students return for a second year.