Location: Kansas City, KS•In-State Tuition: $3,150•Out-of-State Tuition: $6,720
Median Earnings (1yr)
$42,823
76th percentile
40th percentile in Kansas
Median Debt
$14,500
27% below national median
D/E Ratio: 0.34 ManageableSample: 27 graduates Limited data

Analysis

Kansas City Kansas Community College's Allied Health program graduates start at $42,823—well above the national median but trailing most Kansas competitors. At 40th percentile statewide, this program sits in the middle of the pack in a state with strong allied health outcomes. Hutchinson Community College's grads earn $5,500 more annually, and even Washburn University beats KCKCC by $2,500 despite being a four-year institution. For students who could access those programs, the earnings gap compounds over a career.

The $14,500 debt load offers one advantage: it's substantially lower than both state and national medians. That translates to a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.34, meaning graduates could theoretically pay off their loans in about four months of gross pay. Earnings do climb 10% over four years to $47,071, showing reasonable career progression in the field.

Here's the practical reality: this program gets you into allied health work without crushing debt, which matters for the 31% of students here on Pell grants. But the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could swing significantly year to year. If your child can commute to Hutchinson or access a higher-earning program elsewhere in Kansas, that's probably worth exploring. If KCKCC is the accessible option, the debt situation keeps this from being a financial mistake.

Where Kansas City Kansas Community College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all allied health and medical assisting services associates's programs nationally

Kansas City Kansas Community CollegeOther allied health and medical assisting services programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

Earnings Distribution

How Kansas City Kansas Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Kansas City Kansas Community College earns $43k — 76th percentile among allied health and medical assisting services associates programs.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Kansas City Kansas Community College$42,823$47,071+10%
Tacoma Community College$58,382$64,947+11%
Concorde Career College-North Hollywood$50,613$64,792+28%
Washburn University$45,386$45,676+1%
Rasmussen University-Kansas$35,350$32,985-7%

Compare to Similar Programs in Kansas

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services associates's programs at peer institutions in Kansas (19 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Kansas City Kansas Community CollegeKansas City$3,150$42,823$47,071$14,5000.34
Hutchinson Community CollegeHutchinson$3,420$48,347—$19,5000.40
Washburn UniversityTopeka$9,578$45,386$45,676$22,5660.50
Labette Community CollegeParsons$3,968$44,217—$10,5000.24
Rasmussen University-KansasTopeka$15,340$35,350$32,985$26,6120.75
National Median—$36,862—$19,8250.54

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with allied health and medical assisting services graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.

$66,050/yrJobs growth:

Surgical Technologists

Assist in operations, under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. May help set up operating room, prepare and transport patients for surgery, adjust lights and equipment, pass instruments and other supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments.

$62,480/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Physical Therapist Assistants

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. Generally requires formal training.

$60,050/yrJobs growth:

Medical Assistants

Perform administrative and certain clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes. Clinical duties may include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physician.

$44,200/yrJobs growth:Postsecondary nondegree award

Pharmacy Technicians

Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

$43,460/yrJobs growth:High school diploma or equivalent

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Histology Technicians

Prepare histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. May assist with research studies.

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

All health technologists and technicians not listed separately.

Neurodiagnostic Technologists

Conduct electroneurodiagnostic (END) tests such as electroencephalograms, evoked potentials, polysomnograms, or electronystagmograms. May perform nerve conduction studies.

Ophthalmic Medical Technologists

Assist ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions and ophthalmic photography. Provide instruction and supervision to other ophthalmic personnel. Assist with minor surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques and preparing instruments. May perform eye exams, administer eye medications, and instruct patients in care and use of corrective lenses.

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other

All healthcare support workers not listed separately.

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 Kansas City Kansas Community College, approximately 31% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 27 graduates with reported earnings and 31 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.