Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Barton County Community College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in Kansas
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Kansas (28 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton County Community College | $43,321* | $55,829 | $13,125 | — |
| Donnelly College | $49,147* | $50,011 | $27,626 | 0.56 |
| Kansas City Kansas Community College | $48,862* | $54,440 | $14,750 | 0.30 |
| Hutchinson Community College | $45,344* | $43,748 | $13,210 | 0.29 |
| Rasmussen University-Kansas | $45,271* | $46,881 | $21,274 | 0.47 |
| Washburn Institute of Technology | $43,321* | $46,895 | $17,283 | 0.40 |
| National Median | $44,134* | — | $14,803 | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in Kansas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Kansas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donnelly College Kansas City | $10,350 | $49,147 | $27,626 |
| Kansas City Kansas Community College Kansas City | $3,150 | $48,862 | $14,750 |
| Hutchinson Community College Hutchinson | $3,420 | $45,344 | $13,210 |
| Rasmussen University-Kansas Topeka | $15,340 | $45,271 | $21,274 |
| Washburn Institute of Technology Topeka | $9,120 | $43,321 | $17,283 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Barton County Community College, approximately 18% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 11 similar programs in KS. Actual outcomes may vary.