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Seward County Community College

Liberal, Kansas · public · mainly awards certificates · 1,166 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenancePractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)CosmetologyBarberingEMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$6,717
cheaper than 64% of comparable schools
Completion rate
54.8%
Median debt at completion
$6,500
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$41,445
earns ~$6,170.2 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Seward County Community College in Liberal, KS is a public institution that mainly awards certificates. With an average annual net price of $6,717 and a completion rate of 54.8%, it serves students seeking trades training.

What to know

The school reports a median student debt of $6,500 at completion, which is less than one year of the typical annual net price. Typical earnings for graduates are reported as $41,445 ten years after entry. The college offers many programs beyond the core trades listed below.

Net price is 31% below the Kansas median ($9,731) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 8% above 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 certificatenot reported
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Servicesassociate 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
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 28 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$52,107
Agricultural Business and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degreenot reported
Biology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessassociate degreenot reported
Physical Science Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Physical Science Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderliesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Marketingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Marketingassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What trade programs are offered and at what credential levels?
The school offers undergraduate certificates and associate degrees in Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, and Precision Metal Working.
What do graduates of the HVAC program typically earn?
The U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard reports median earnings of $41,445 ten years after entry for graduates of the Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician program.
How many students complete their studies?
The official data shows a completion rate of 54.8%. This rate may undercount transfer-outs common at public community colleges, so do not interpret it as a failure rate.
Is Seward County Community College public or private?
It is a public school.
How does student debt compare to the annual cost?
The median student debt at completion is $6,500. The average annual net price after aid is $6,717, meaning the debt is lower than the cost of one year of attendance.

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 155858. 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.