Garden City Community College
Garden City, Kansas · Public · 1,474 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical Kansas high-school graduate (about $34,887/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 37 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,672 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,191 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,191 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,633 |
| $110k and up | $12,430 |
| All families (average) | $8,244 |
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 | $33,834 | -$1,053 | falls short | $8,068 | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $63,212 | +$28,325 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $48,612 | +$13,725 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $30,306 | -$4,581 | falls short | $5,500 | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $68,767 | +$33,880 | clears the bar | $10,908 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $44,970 | +$10,083 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Associate's Degree | $43,994 | +$9,107 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 29% of students receive Pell grants · 50% 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.