Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology
Wichita, KS
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry and CNA and 6 more
- Average net price
- $10,348
- Completion rate
- 47%
- Type
- Public
Trade Schools in Kansas
Kansas has 45 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 29 public and 16 private. Together they graduated 11,171 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $2,600 to $22,248, with a median of $15,155 across the 37 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $42,497 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology, Johnson County Community College and Hutchinson Community College.
45
Schools
11,171
Graduates last year
$15,155
Median program tuition
$42,497
Median earnings, 1 yr after
Trade Schools by city in Kansas
All 45 schools in Kansas
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Cosmetology and Electrician and 8 more
- Average net price
- $12,359
- Completion rate
- 34%
- Type
- Public
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CDL Truck Driving and CNA and 10 more
- Average net price
- $3,479
- Completion rate
- 56%
- Type
- Public
Washburn Institute of Technology
Topeka, KS
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and Cosmetology and 10 more
- Average net price
- $12,822
- Completion rate
- 71%
- Type
- Public
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and Cosmetology and 8 more
- Average net price
- $14,533
- Completion rate
- 39%
- Type
- Public
Wichita Technical Institute
Wichita, KS
- Programs
- HVAC, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding and Pharmacy Technician
- Average net price
- $28,642
- Completion rate
- 53%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Cowley County Community College
Arkansas City, KS
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and Cosmetology and 6 more
- Average net price
- $8,364
- Completion rate
- 51%
- Type
- Public
Neosho County Community College
Chanute, KS
- Programs
- Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry, CNA and Electrician and 9 more
- Average net price
- $9,067
- Completion rate
- 44%
- Type
- Public
Salina Area Technical College
Salina, KS
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CDL Truck Driving and CNA and 8 more
- Average net price
- $5,862
- Completion rate
- 68%
- Type
- Public
Dodge City Community College
Dodge City, KS
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and Cosmetology and 5 more
- Average net price
- $6,382
- Completion rate
- 38%
- Type
- Public
Fort Hays Tech North Central
Beloit, KS
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and Electrician and 5 more
- Average net price
- $15,603
- Completion rate
- 79%
- Type
- Public
Garden City Community College
Garden City, KS
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and Cosmetology and 4 more
- Average net price
- $5,768
- Completion rate
- 51%
- Type
- Public
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and EMT and Paramedic and 7 more
- Average net price
- $10,725
- Completion rate
- 41%
- Type
- Public
Crave Beauty Academy
Wichita, KS
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $20,487
- Completion rate
- 76%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Fort Scott Community College
Fort Scott, KS
- Programs
- Carpentry, CNA, Cosmetology and EMT and Paramedic and 3 more
- Average net price
- $4,580
- Completion rate
- 40%
- Type
- Public
Highland Community College
Highland, KS
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and Diesel Mechanic and 7 more
- Average net price
- $11,434
- Completion rate
- 39%
- Type
- Public
Cloud County Community College
Concordia, KS
- Programs
- CDL Truck Driving, CNA, EMT and Paramedic and Pharmacy Technician and 1 more
- Average net price
- $12,402
- Completion rate
- 56%
- Type
- Public
Manhattan Area Technical College
Manhattan, KS
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CNA and EMT and Paramedic and 4 more
- Average net price
- $8,716
- Completion rate
- 68%
- Type
- Public
Seward County Community College
Liberal, KS
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and Cosmetology and 6 more
- Average net price
- $8,584
- Completion rate
- 46%
- Type
- Public
Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College
Goodland, KS
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CDL Truck Driving and CNA and 6 more
- Average net price
- $9,988
- Completion rate
- 71%
- Type
- Public
Butler Community College
El Dorado, KS
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 3 more
- Average net price
- $16,838
- Completion rate
- 33%
- Type
- Public
Flint Hills Technical College
Emporia, KS
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Dental Assistant and EMT and Paramedic and 2 more
- Average net price
- $14,320
- Completion rate
- 69%
- Type
- Public
Coffeyville Community College
Coffeyville, KS
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CDL Truck Driving and CNA and 7 more
- Average net price
- $8,624
- Completion rate
- 41%
- Type
- Public
Eric Fisher Academy
Wichita, KS
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $19,431
- Completion rate
- 94%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Paul Mitchell the School-Overland Park
Overland Park, KS
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $31,312
- Completion rate
- 67%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Z Hair Academy
Overland Park, KS
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $16,453
- Completion rate
- 82%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Bellus Academy
Manhattan, KS
- Programs
- Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $28,152
- Completion rate
- 83%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Pratt Community College
Pratt, KS
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA and Welding
- Average net price
- $13,697
- Completion rate
- 46%
- Type
- Public
Paul Mitchell the School-Wichita
Wichita, KS
- Programs
- Barber and Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $19,049
- Completion rate
- 85%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Independence Community College
Independence, KS
- Programs
- CNA, Cosmetology, EMT and Paramedic and Welding
- Average net price
- $2,571
- Completion rate
- 31%
- Type
- Public
Colby Community College
Colby, KS
- Programs
- CNA, LPN and Welding
- Average net price
- $10,629
- Completion rate
- 55%
- Type
- Public
Allen County Community College
Iola, KS
- Programs
- CNA and Pharmacy Technician
- Average net price
- $3,011
- Completion rate
- 34%
- Type
- Public
Mitsu Sato Hair Academy
Overland Park, KS
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $15,740
- Completion rate
- 56%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Hays Academy of Hair Design
Hays, KS
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $14,362
- Completion rate
- 72%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Donnelly College
Kansas City, KS
- Programs
- LPN
- Average net price
- $4,090
- Completion rate
- 48%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
Labette Community College
Parsons, KS
- Programs
- LPN and Welding
- Average net price
- $9,779
- Completion rate
- 34%
- Type
- Public
Heartland Welding Academy
Andover, KS
- Programs
- Welding
- Average net price
- $22,300
- Completion rate
- 85%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Old Town Barber College
Wichita, KS
- Programs
- Barber
- Average net price
- $16,572
- Completion rate
- 55%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Hays Academy of Hair Design
Salina, KS
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $12,920
- Completion rate
- 78%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Sami Halaseh Institute
Andover, KS
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $15,010
- Completion rate
- 98%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
- Programs
- Aviation Maintenance
- Average net price
- $18,210
- Completion rate
- 71%
- Type
- Public
Midwest Barber College
Topeka, KS
- Programs
- Barber
- Type
- Private for-profit
Washburn University
Topeka, KS
- Programs
- Surgical Technologist
- Average net price
- $11,023
- Completion rate
- 52%
- Type
- Public
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic
- Average net price
- $14,291
- Completion rate
- 48%
- Type
- Public
Rasmussen University-Kansas
Topeka, KS
- Programs
- Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician and Surgical Technologist
- Average net price
- $24,957
- Completion rate
- 53%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Common questions
How much does trade school training cost in Kansas?
The median published tuition is $15,155 (range $2,600 to $22,248, 37 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Crave Beauty Academy ($2,600), Sami Halaseh Institute ($2,600) and Hays Academy of Hair Design ($3,695). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.
How long does trade school school take?
Programs that report a length take a median of 10 months to finish (2 to 17 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do trade school graduates earn?
Across 120 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $42,497 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.
Are there public trade school programs in Kansas?
Yes. 29 public schools offer it, including Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology, Johnson County Community College, Hutchinson Community College, Washburn Institute of Technology and Kansas City Kansas Community College.
Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.