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Colby Community College

Colby, Kansas · public · mainly awards certificates · 838 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)Massage Therapy

Avg net price / yr
$7,886
cheaper than 55% of comparable schools
Completion rate
42.8%
Median debt at completion
$8,908
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$41,889
earns ~$5,311.8 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Colby Community College is a public school in Colby, KS, that mainly awards certificates to students seeking trade training. With 838 students and an average annual net price of $7,886, it offers a range of programs from medical assisting to agricultural management. The school reports typical median earnings of $41,889 for graduates ten years after entry.

What to know

The school reports a completion rate of 42.8%, which is lower than many institutions but reflects transfer patterns common in public community colleges. Typical student debt at completion is $8,908, which is less than one year of the reported annual net price. Graduates in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services typically earn $41,007 two years after completion.

Net price is 19% below the Kansas median ($9,731) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 9% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$41,007
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 27 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Agricultural Business and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Agricultural Production Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Animal Sciencesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Veterinary Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Special Education and Teachingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Energy Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderliesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degreenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers associate degrees in Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Dental Support Services, Practical Nursing, Agricultural Business, and Agricultural Production. It also offers undergraduate certificates in Precision Metal Working, Somatic Bodywork, Practical Nursing, and Agricultural Business, plus 24 other programs.
How much do graduates of the Allied Health program typically earn?
Graduates of the Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services program typically earn a median of $41,007 two years after completion.
How many students finish their degree or certificate here?
The school reports a completion rate of 42.8%.
Is this a public or private school?
Colby Community College is a public school.
How does typical student debt compare to the yearly net price?
The median student debt at completion is $8,908, which is lower than the average annual net price of $7,886.

Other options in Kansas

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Barton County Community CollegeGreat Bend$9,90538%$40,428
Butler Community CollegeEl Dorado$15,72427.4%$41,206
Cloud County Community CollegeConcordia$11,68557.1%$39,883
Coffeyville Community CollegeCoffeyville$4,95739%$35,246
Cowley County Community CollegeArkansas City$7,17538.6%$37,723
Dodge City Community CollegeDodge City$4,06832.5%$45,427
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 154934. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.