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Independence Community College

Independence, Kansas · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 486 students · Medical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCulinary Arts

Avg net price / yr
$3,265
cheaper than 94% of comparable schools
Completion rate
29.3%
Median debt at completion
$6,115
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$34,941
earns ~$10,701.7 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Independence Community College is a public school in Independence, KS that mainly awards associate degrees. With a small enrollment of 486 students, it offers training in fields like cosmetology, culinary arts, and nursing.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is $3,265. Reported median student debt at completion is $6,115, while typical earnings 10 years after entry are $34,941. The completion rate is reported at 29.3%.

Net price is 67% below the Kansas median ($9,905) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 7% below the national median ($37,522) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Culinary Arts and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsassociate degreenot reported
Show all 29 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Computer Programmingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Programmingassociate degreenot reported
Computer Scienceassociate degreenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
English Language and Literature, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degreenot reported
Biology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessassociate degreenot reported
Psychology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Social Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Sociologyassociate degreenot reported
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftassociate degreenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate degreenot reported
Musicassociate degreenot reported
Visual and Performing Arts, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsassociate degreenot reported
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderliesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderliesassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Historyassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers undergraduate certificates in cosmetology, culinary arts, medical assisting, and practical nursing. It also offers associate degrees in allied health and veterinary/animal health technologies, plus 28 more programs.
How many students finish their program?
The completion rate is reported at 29.3%. For a public community college, this rate may undercount students who transfer to four-year institutions.
Is Independence Community College a public or private school?
It is a public school located in Independence, KS.
How does student debt compare to the yearly net price?
The median student debt at completion is $6,115. The average annual net price after aid is $3,265.

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 155201. 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.