Colby Community College
Colby, Kansas · Public · 838 undergraduates
All 4 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Kansas high-school graduate (about $34,887/yr). Another 28 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,707 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,160 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,160 |
| All families (average) | $7,886 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $37,032 | +$2,145 | clears the bar | $8,200 | 3.8 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $54,563 | +$19,676 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $40,419 | +$5,532 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 2.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $62,370 | +$27,483 | clears the bar | $14,749 | 0.5 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 22% of students receive Pell grants · 55% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.