Cowley County Community College
Arkansas City, Kansas · Public · 1,543 undergraduates
All 3 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Kansas high-school graduate (about $34,887/yr). Another 35 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,305 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,566 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,017 |
| $75k to $110k | $8,589 |
| $110k and up | $9,632 |
| All families (average) | $7,175 |
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 | $40,969 | +$6,082 | clears the bar | $8,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $62,785 | +$27,898 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $73,002 | +$38,115 | clears the bar | $8,500 | 0.2 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 35% of students receive Pell grants · 45% 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.