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Seward County Community College
Liberal, Kansas · Public community college
Address: 1801 N. Kansas Ave., Liberal, KS 67901 · Phone: (620) 624-1951 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Seward County Community College is a public trade and career school in Liberal, Kansas offering CNA classes, CDL/truck driving, and cosmetology programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Seward County Community College has a 50.2% completion rate, below the Kansas state average of 57.3%, with median graduate debt of $6,500 and median earnings of $41,445 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; students can use federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants, and 21.4% 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 |
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | $43,760 | $58,920 | $71,080 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $21,910 | $29,710 | $48,010 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $49,780 | $61,760 | $69,470 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $31,970 | $47,790 | $63,000 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $43,660 | $60,460 | $72,830 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $37,790 | $49,410 | $59,200 |
| Surgical technologists | $44,720 | $60,600 | $67,570 |
| Phlebotomists | $34,410 | $39,100 | $46,540 |
| Machinists | $38,240 | $51,220 | $61,450 |
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 | 69 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ground Transportation | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 32 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 28 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 26 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 5 | $49,820 | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 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
Seward County Community College is a public community college in Liberal, Kansas, located in a remote-town setting. The school participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with its nursing programs specifically accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Across 17 program families, the college's most-completed trade programs are CNA classes (69 completers), CDL / truck driving schools (32 completers), and cosmetology schools (29 completers), out of 216 total trade completers among 1,166 undergraduates.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 50.2%, which is below the Kansas state average of 57.3%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $6,500, and median earnings ten years after entry were $41,445. About 21.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students interested in shorter, hands-on trade credentials such as CNA, CDL, or cosmetology training, alongside longer associate-degree pathways in fields like nursing. Whether specific programs fit an adult career-changer's schedule depends on program length and format, which are not detailed here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status through the Higher Learning Commission and ACEN directly, and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current completion, debt, and earnings figures before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Seward County Community College offers 17 program families, with the most completions in CNA classes (69), CDL / truck driving schools (32), and cosmetology schools (29).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with its nursing programs accredited 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, federal loans, and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 50.2%, which is below the Kansas state average of 57.3%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates who borrowed carried a median debt of $6,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $41,445, per the 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) 624-1951 or visit sccc.edu for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public community college, which typically means lower tuition for in-state residents and eligibility for state funding, compared to private for-profit trade schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration for a specific trade.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and ACEN, and review official outcomes data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?155858.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school offers both short-term certificate programs like CNA and CDL training and longer associate-degree pathways, but specific fit for adult career-changers depends on schedule and format details not reported here; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements vary by program and are not detailed in this data; contact the school at (620) 624-1951 for program-specific licensing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Seward County Community College at (620) 624-1951 or through its website, sccc.edu.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby schools is not included here; the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?155858 allows side-by-side comparisons of completion, debt, and earnings figures.
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.