North Central Kansas Technical College

www.ncktc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,348

3.24% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$13,465

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.74%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

884

44.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

78.2%

129 Graduates

About

North Central Kansas Technical College is a higher education institution located in Mitchell County, KS. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at North Central Kansas Technical College were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (49 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (25 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (22 degrees).

In 2021, 435 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North Central Kansas Technical College. 54.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (389 degrees), 24.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at North Central Kansas Technical College is $5,348, which is $−2,620 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at North Central Kansas Technical College is $5,348, which is $−2,620 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,465.

In 2021, 42% of undergraduate students attending North Central Kansas Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,348

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at North Central Kansas Technical College was $5,348. The cost of tuition at North Central Kansas Technical College is $−2,620 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of North Central Kansas Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,465

2021 Value

7.57%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 North Central Kansas Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,465. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of North Central Kansas Technical College grew by 7.57%.

This chart compares the average net price of North Central Kansas Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,285

Room and Board

$2,150

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at North Central Kansas Technical College was of $6,285 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,150. The cost of books and supplies increased by 20.1% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at North Central Kansas Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

42% of undergraduate students at North Central Kansas Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.33% with respect to 2020, when 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at North Central Kansas Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.74%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at North Central Kansas Technical College was 4.74%, which represents 13 out of the 274 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

North Central Kansas Technical College had a total enrollment of 884 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at North Central Kansas Technical College is 395 students and the part-time enrollment is 489. This means that 44.7% of students enrolled at North Central Kansas Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at North Central Kansas Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 87.7% White, 4.86% Hispanic or Latino, 4.3% Two or More Races, 1.47% Black or African American, 1.02% Asian, 0.452% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.226% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at North Central Kansas Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (64.8%), followed by White Female (23.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (3.04%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

44.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at North Central Kansas Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 884 students. The full-time enrollment at North Central Kansas Technical College is 395 and the part-time enrollment is 489. This means that 44.7% of students enrolled at North Central Kansas Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at North Central Kansas Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at North Central Kansas Technical College was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), North Central Kansas Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at North Central Kansas Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
775 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
43 enrolled students
Two or More Races
38 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at North Central Kansas Technical College is 87.7% White, 4.86% Hispanic or Latino, 4.3% Two or More Races, 1.47% Black or African American, 1.02% Asian, 0.452% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.226% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 43 more women than men received degrees from North Central Kansas Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North Central Kansas Technical College is white (389 degrees awarded). There were 24.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at North Central Kansas Technical College is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (49 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (25 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (22 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at North Central Kansas Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (40 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (54 degrees), and Transportation (15 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Central Kansas Technical College are Registered nurses (1,339,009 people), Medical & health services managers (148,472 people), Pharmacists (132,953 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (132,200 people), and Physicians (110,686 people).

The most specialized majors at North Central Kansas Technical College in 2021 are Construction (40 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (54 degrees), Transportation (15 degrees), Precision Production (25 degrees), and Agriculture (11 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Central Kansas Technical College are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Personal financial advisors, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at North Central Kansas Technical College are Construction (40 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (54 degrees), Transportation (15 degrees), Precision Production (25 degrees), and Agriculture (11 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North Central Kansas Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,457,613 people), Elementary & secondary schools (238,805 people), Outpatient care centers (219,307 people), Offices of physicians (196,002 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (157,392 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by North Central Kansas Technical College.

Most Common (2021)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
49 degree-majors awarded
Welding Technology
25 degree-majors awarded
HVAC Maintenance
22 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at North Central Kansas Technical College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 49 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at North Central Kansas Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

196

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

239

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 196 degrees were awarded to men at North Central Kansas Technical College, which is 0.82 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (239).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at North Central Kansas Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 24 degrees were awarded to men at North Central Kansas Technical College in Welding Technology, which is 24 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 115 degrees were awarded to men at North Central Kansas Technical College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 6.39 times more than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

66%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 66% of students graduating from North Central Kansas Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at North Central Kansas Technical College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
389 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at North Central Kansas Technical College is white (389 degrees awarded). There were 24.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
208 degrees awarded
White Male
181 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North Central Kansas Technical College is white female (208 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (181 degrees).

Operations

North Central Kansas Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $291k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 35.2k (12.1%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, North Central Kansas Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 11.3M. North Central Kansas Technical College employs 53 Instructors. Most academics at North Central Kansas Technical College are Male Instructor (29), and Female Instructor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Central Kansas Technical College are: Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 7 employees, Sales and related, with 6 employees, and Service with 6 employees.

Endowment

$291k

2021 Endowment

23.2%

growth from 2020

North Central Kansas Technical College has an endowment valued at about $291k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of North Central Kansas Technical College grew 23.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at North Central Kansas Technical College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$4.48M

2021 Salaries

4.4%

growth from 2020

In 2021, North Central Kansas Technical College paid a median of $4.48M in salaries, which represents 39.6% of their overall expenditure ($11.3M) and a 4.4% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.44M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, North Central Kansas Technical College paid a total of $2.44M to 53 employees working as instructors, which represents 54.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

53 Employees

Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

7 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at North Central Kansas Technical College was Instructor with 53 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Central Kansas Technical College were Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 7 employees, Sales and related with 6 employees, and Service with 6 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at North Central Kansas Technical College was Male Instructor with 29 employees, and Female Instructor with 24 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at North Central Kansas Technical College.