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Donnelly College

Kansas City, Kansas · private nonprofit · mainly awards associate degrees · 395 students · Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN)

Avg net price / yr
$11,476
cheaper than 43% of comparable schools
Completion rate
36.4%
Median debt at completion
$11,842
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$35,715
earns ~$3,112.1 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Donnelly College is a private nonprofit school in Kansas City, KS that mainly awards associate degrees. With about 395 students, it serves those seeking entry-level training in nursing, computer science, and business. The average annual net price after aid is $11,476.

What to know

The school reports a 36.4% completion rate, meaning roughly one in three students finish within six years. Typical median student debt at completion is $11,842. Earnings vary by program, with nursing roles showing higher pay than general studies.

Net price is 24% above the Kansas median ($9,268) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 8% below the national median ($38,679) for comparable schools.

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66.8% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) programs in Kansas.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$39,648
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$21,052
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degreenot reported
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Otherassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

Does this school offer financial aid like Pell Grants?
Yes, 66.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating significant need-based aid availability.
What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers associate degrees in Computer and Information Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Business. It also offers an undergraduate certificate in Practical Nursing.
How much do graduates of the Practical Nursing program earn?
The median earnings two years after completion for Practical Nursing graduates are $39,648.
What is the completion rate for students at this school?
The reported completion rate is 36.4%.
Is Donnelly College a public or private institution?
It is a private nonprofit school.

Other options in Kansas

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Allen County Community CollegeIola$8,64235.6%$40,059
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
Colby Community CollegeColby$7,88642.8%$41,889
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 155007. 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.