Hutchinson Community College
Public certificate school in Hutchinson, KS that costs an average of $3,479 a year after financial aid and graduates 56% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$3,479
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
56%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$46,011
PublicTown (distant)3,039 undergraduates
Cost of Hutchinson Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $12,197 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $3,630 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $4,860 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $7,654 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Average net price after aid | $3,479 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $2,008 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $1,886 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $3,667 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $6,401 |
| $110,001+ | $9,303 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Hutchinson Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 56% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 68% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $41,483 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $46,011 |
| Rank in Kansas (earnings) | 9th of 32 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $9,608 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $109 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 26% |
| Students with federal loans | 14% |
Majors and programs at Hutchinson Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (26)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection | 113 | $53,037 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 546 | $45,101 | $11,313 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 73 | $36,665 | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 65 | $22,097 | $6,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 7 | — | — |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 19 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 284 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 2 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 1 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 23 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 57 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 2 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 2 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 30 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | 154 | — | — |
| Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies | 156 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 12 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 5 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 111 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 61 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (32)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 147 | $77,125 | $10,750 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 128 | $54,580 | $8,000 |
| Fire Protection | 61 | $48,353 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 50 | $46,449 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 77 | $42,589 | $19,017 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 979 | $32,337 | $7,025 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 11 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 15 | — | — |
| Agricultural Mechanization | 13 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 7 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 4 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 4 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 12 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 8 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 17 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 2 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 14 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 6 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 18 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 36 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 11 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 8 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 7 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
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 |
| Kansas City Kansas Community College | Kansas City | $14,533 | — | $44,191 |
| Barton County Community College | Great Bend | $10,725 | — | $46,969 |
| 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 Hutchinson Community College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Hutchinson, KS |
| Setting | Town (distant) |
| Undergraduates | 3,039 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | hutchcc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Hutchinson Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $12,197 a year (tuition and fees: $3,630 in-state, $4,860 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $3,479 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $2,008.
How much do Hutchinson Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $46,011 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 9th of 32 similar colleges in Kansas.
What is Hutchinson Community College's graduation rate?
56% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 68% of first-year students return for a second year.