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Fort Scott Community College

Fort Scott, Kansas · public · mainly awards certificates · 693 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingCarpentry

Avg net price / yr
$5,586
cheaper than 75% of comparable schools
Completion rate
28.2%
Median debt at completion
$9,500
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$37,213
earns ~$6,661.8 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Fort Scott Community College is a public institution in Fort Scott, KS, offering certificates and associate degrees in skilled trades and other fields. With a small student body of 693, it serves students seeking practical training in areas like cosmetology, carpentry, and HVAC.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $5,586, while the median student debt at completion is $9,500. The reported completion rate is 28.2%, a figure that may undercount transfers to four-year schools. Ten years after entry, median earnings are reported at $37,213.

Net price is 43% below the Kansas median ($9,731) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 3% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificate$13,702
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Carpentersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Carpentersassociate degreenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)associate degreenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 16 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$13,702
Agricultural Business and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Agricultural Mechanizationassociate degreenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Mason/Masonryundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderliesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What credential levels are available for the listed programs?
The school offers both undergraduate certificates and associate degrees for Cosmetology, Carpenters, HVAC, and Vehicle Maintenance programs, plus 19 additional programs.
What are the typical earnings for a Cosmetology graduate?
For the Cosmetology program, median earnings two years after completion are reported at $13,702.
How many students typically finish their degree or certificate here?
The reported completion rate for the institution is 28.2%.
Is Fort Scott Community College a public or private school?
It is a public school.
How does the median debt compare to the annual net price?
The median student debt at completion is $9,500, which is less than two years of the average annual net price of $5,586.

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 155098. 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.