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Barton County Community College
Great Bend, Kansas · Public community college
Address: 245 NE 30th Road, Great Bend, KS 67530 · Phone: (620) 792-2701 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Barton County Community College is a public trade school in Great Bend, Kansas, offering CNA classes, welding, and phlebotomy programs. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Barton County Community College has a 33.0% completion rate, below the Kansas state average of 57.3%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is $9,501, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,428.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Barton County Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 19.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing assistants | $32,180 | $38,010 | $44,170 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $37,790 | $49,410 | $59,200 |
| Phlebotomists | $34,410 | $39,100 | $46,540 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $28,560 | $35,780 | $39,060 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $49,780 | $61,760 | $69,470 |
| Pharmacy technicians | $33,800 | $43,310 | $47,140 |
| Medical records specialists | $36,680 | $48,160 | $59,130 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | $39,130 | $65,220 | $84,870 |
| Construction laborers | $31,500 | $44,840 | $49,210 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Kansas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 109 | not reported | $45,128 | $9,969 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 51 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 32 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 20 | not reported | $45,128 | $9,969 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 19 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Barton County Community College is a public trade and career school in Great Bend, Kansas. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with its nursing offerings recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and students can use federal financial aid (Title IV) here. Across its 11 program families, the campus awards the most completions in CNA classes, welding schools, and phlebotomy classes, alongside programs in EMT training, LPN programs, pharmacy tech, medical billing and coding, plumbing, and construction trades.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 33.0%, which is below the Kansas state average of 57.3%. Graduates carry a median debt of $9,501, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,428. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 19.3% of students receive Pell Grants, a rough indicator of the share of lower-income students served.
This campus, located in a fringe rural setting with 2,455 undergraduates and 258 trade completers, may suit both recent high school graduates and adult career changers, though program length and schedule details are not reported here and should be confirmed with the school directly. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and by contacting the school directly, rather than relying solely on this summary.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Barton County Community College offers 11 program families, with the most completions in CNA classes, welding schools, and phlebotomy classes. It also offers EMT training, LPN programs, pharmacy tech, medical billing and coding, plumbing, and construction trades programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with its nursing programs also recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 33.0%, which is below the Kansas state average of 57.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $9,501, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,428, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (620) 792-2701 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for federal and state aid programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm schedules and duration for specific programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status and outcomes through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?154697, or by contacting the school directly.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program formats or scheduling details needed to judge fit for adult career changers; contact the school to ask about flexible or accelerated options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to learn what credentials specific programs like CNA, welding, or phlebotomy lead to.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Barton County Community College at (620) 792-2701 or through its website at https://www.bartonccc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported for this campus; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?154697 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.