Flint Hills Technical College

Flint Hills Technical College is a public community college located in Emporia, KS. It offers 34 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 5 programs). It is accredited by Council on Occupational Education.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $6,944 for Kansas residents and $6,944 for out-of-state students at Flint Hills Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($6,279) of public community colleges in Kansas.

It has 1,794 students that are lower than the average population (2,355 students) of community colleges in Kansas. In addition, 600 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (14 to 1) of Kansas community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $34,700.

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Academic Overview

Flint Hills Technical College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Emporia, Kansas.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $6,944 for Kansas residents and $6,944 for other students on average. It offers 34 degree programs through 18 Certificate, 16 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 5 programs (3 Certificate, 2 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	3301 W 18th St, Emporia, KS
Phone	620-343-4600
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$6,944 Out-of-State$6,944
Student Population »	1,794 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	68%
Transfer-out Rate	3%
Retention Rate	74% (Full-time) 76% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$7,586
Students to Faculty	14:1 (7.14%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$34,700

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $6,944 for Kansas residents and $6,944 for out-of-state students at Flint Hills Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($6,279) over public community colleges in Kansas.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Flint Hills Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to Kansas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Kansas Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$6,944	$6,944
Books & Supplies	$1,700
Off-Campus Living Costs	$16,324
Average Financial Aid	$7,586
Cost of Attendance	$24,968	$24,968
After Financial Aid	$17,382	$17,382
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$34,700

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Kansas Residents	Out-of-State Students
Flint Hills Technical College	$6,944	$6,944
Public Community Colleges in Kansas	$5,565	$6,279
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$5,207	$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Flint Hills Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 5 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 3 Certificate, 2 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	3	2	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	18	16	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Communication and Journalism

what is Communication and Journalism program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer Programming/Programmer	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Power Plant Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Building/Property Maintenance	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	28 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	24 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	22 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	21 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	11 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,794 students at Flint Hills Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 751 male students and 614 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	1,365	274	1,091
Male Students	751	138	613
Female Students	614	136	478

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Flint Hills Technical College, there are 1,610 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 848 students were attending classes through distance learning (447 students are enrolled exclusively and 401 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	1,610
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	447
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	401
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	762

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