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Labette Community College

Parsons, Kansas · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 801 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$5,939
cheaper than 71% of comparable schools
Completion rate
23.7%
Median debt at completion
$10,500
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$37,818
earns ~$6,367.7 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Labette Community College is a public school in Parsons, KS, offering associate degrees and certificates mainly in allied health and metal working fields. With an average annual net price of $5,939, it serves students who need affordable training for entry-level careers.

What to know

The school reports a completion rate of 23.7%, which is typical for public community colleges where many students transfer out before finishing. Median student debt at completion is $10,500, a manageable amount relative to typical annual earnings. Graduates in Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions can expect median earnings of $35,594 two years after finishing.

Net price is 39% below the Kansas median ($9,731) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 1% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$35,594
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 9 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$52,107
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$19,455
Graphic Communicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Graphic Communicationsassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate 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 programs are offered and at what credential levels?
The school offers associate degrees in Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions; Precision Metal Working; Dental Support Services and Allied Professions; Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services; and Practical Nursing. It also provides undergraduate certificates in Precision Metal Working, Dental Support Services, Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, and Practical Nursing. Plus nine more programs are available beyond these specific trades.
What do graduates of the Allied Health Diagnostic program typically earn?
Reported median earnings for graduates of Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions are $35,594 two years after completion.
How many students finish their degree or certificate here?
The official data shows a completion rate of 23.7% for the institution.
Is Labette Community College a public or private school?
It is a public school located in Parsons, KS, that mainly awards associate degrees.
What is the difference between student debt and annual net price?
The average annual net price after aid is $5,939, while median student debt at completion is $10,500. Comparing total debt to a single year of cost is misleading because debt accumulates over multiple years of study.

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 155450. 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.