Highland Community College

Highland Community College is a public community college located in Highland, KS. It offers 63 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 8 programs). It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,116 for Kansas residents and $4,116 for out-of-state students at Highland Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($5,951) of public community colleges in Kansas.

It has 2,339 students that are lower than the average population (2,274 students) of community colleges in Kansas. In addition, 674 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (14 to 1) of Kansas community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $36,100.

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Academic Overview

Highland Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Highland, Kansas.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,116 for Kansas residents and $4,116 for other students on average. It offers 63 degree programs through 27 Certificate, 36 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 8 programs (3 Certificate, 5 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	606 W Main, Highland, KS
Phone	785-442-6000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$4,116 Out-of-State$4,116
Student Population »	2,339 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	37%
Transfer-out Rate	34%
Retention Rate	38% (Full-time) 24% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$2,239
Students to Faculty	13:1 (7.69%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$36,100

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,116 for Kansas residents and $4,116 for out-of-state students at Highland Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($5,951) over public community colleges in Kansas.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Highland Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Kansas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Kansas Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$4,116	$4,116
Books & Supplies	$940
On-Campus Living Costs	$10,918
Off-Campus Living Costs	$11,151
Average Financial Aid	$2,239
Cost of Attendance	$15,974	$15,974
After Financial Aid	$13,735	$13,735
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$36,100

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Kansas Residents	Out-of-State Students
Highland Community College	$4,116	$4,116
Public Community Colleges in Kansas	$5,170	$5,951
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Highland Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 8 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 3 Certificate, 5 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	3	5	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	27	36	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Business and Management (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Support Specialist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Education	NOT OFFERED	65 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Elementary Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Secondary Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Pre-Engineering	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care and Support Services Management	5 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	98 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Psychology

what is Psychology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Psychology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Police Science	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Security and Loss Prevention Services	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Carpentry/Carpenter	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Electrician	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	25 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Visual and Performing Arts	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Commercial and Advertising Art	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Commercial Photography	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	13 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education (other)	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	29 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,339 students at Highland Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,174 male students and 1,466 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	2,640	897	1,743
Male Students	1,174	437	737
Female Students	1,466	460	1,006

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Highland Community College, there are 2,339 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,232 students were attending classes through distance learning (674 students are enrolled exclusively and 558 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	2,339
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	674
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	558
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	1,107

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