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Flint Hills Technical College

Emporia, Kansas · public · mainly awards certificates · 352 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)Culinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$16,017
cheaper than 15% of comparable schools
Completion rate
80.8%
Median debt at completion
$6,625
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$47,007
earns ~$2,934.8 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Flint Hills Technical College is a public institution in Emporia, KS, serving around 352 students with a focus on certificates and associate degrees. It offers training in fields like dental support, nursing, and vehicle maintenance alongside many other programs.

What to know

The average annual net price after financial aid is $16,017. The school reports an 80.8% completion rate, and the typical median debt upon finishing is $6,625. Reported median earnings for graduates start at $25,709 for dental support certificates and reach $63,005 for dental support associate degrees.

Net price is 65% above the Kansas median ($9,731) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 23% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsassociate degree$63,005
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$36,130
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$33,281
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificate$25,709
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsassociate degreenot reported
Show all 24 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Otherassociate degree$60,094
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionassociate degree$43,798
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsassociate degree$30,771
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degree$26,585
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationassociate degreenot reported
Graphic Communicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Graphic Communicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer Programmingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Programmingassociate degreenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Otherundergraduate certificatenot reported
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderliesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

Is Flint Hills Technical College public or private?
It is a public school located in Emporia, KS.
Which programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers certificates and associate degrees in Practical Nursing, Precision Metal Working, Dental Support Services, Culinary Arts, Vehicle Maintenance, and many other fields.
What do graduates of the Dental Support Services associate degree program typically earn?
Reported median earnings two years after completion for this program are $63,005.
How many students typically finish their studies there?
The school reports a completion rate of 80.8%.
How does the median student debt compare to the annual net price?
The median student debt at completion is $6,625, while the average annual net price is $16,017.

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
Colby Community CollegeColby$7,88642.8%$41,889
Cowley County Community CollegeArkansas City$7,17538.6%$37,723
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 155052. 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.