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Goodland, KS · Public · 2-year

Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College is a public, two-year institution in Goodland, Kansas (small town). It awarded 399 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in welding technology, electrician and cloud computing.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$39,428

Median earnings 4 years after

$50,421

Median earnings 10 years after

$38,616

Average net price

$13,074

Completion rate

73%

Completions (2024)

399

Years to pay back

1.0 years

Students (undergrad)

315

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	$41,638	$54,111	16
Agricultural Production Operations	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Production Operations	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Graphic Communications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Graphic Communications	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Programming	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Programming	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Welding Technology/Welder	Certificate 1-2 yrs	43
Electrician	Certificate 1-2 yrs	34
Welding Technology/Welder	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	29
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor	Certificate under 12 weeks	24
Cloud Computing	Certificate 1-2 yrs	21
Electrician	Associate	18
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General	Certificate 1-2 yrs	16
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician	Certificate 1-2 yrs	15
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician	Associate	15
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General	Certificate 1-2 yrs	13

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