Flint Hills Technical College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$5,024
1.29% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$15,816
After Financial Aid
2024 Enrolled Students
1,794
17.3% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
67.8%
59 Graduates

About

Flint Hills Technical College is a higher education institution located in Lyon County, KS. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Flint Hills Technical College were Automobile Mechanics Technology (46 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (32 degrees), and Building & Property Maintenance (26 degrees).

In 2024, 423 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Flint Hills Technical College. 55.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (273 degrees), 2.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (125 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Flint Hills Technical College is $5,024, which is $−3,160 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Flint Hills Technical College is $5,024, which is $3,160 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,816.

In 2024, 18% of undergraduate students attending Flint Hills Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 6% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,024
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Flint Hills Technical College was $5,024. The cost of tuition at Flint Hills Technical College is $−3,160 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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Average Net Price

$15,816
2024 Value
1%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Flint Hills Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,816. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Flint Hills Technical College grew by 1%.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

18%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
6%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

18% of undergraduate students at Flint Hills Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 25% with respect to 2023, when 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

Flint Hills Technical College had a total enrollment of 1,794 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Flint Hills Technical College is 310 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,484. This means that 17.3% of students enrolled at Flint Hills Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Flint Hills Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.2% White, 27% Hispanic or Latino, 3.18% Two or More Races, 2.06% Black or African American, 1.78% Asian, and 0.334% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Flint Hills Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.8%), followed by White Male (30.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

17.3%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Flint Hills Technical College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,794 students. The full-time enrollment at Flint Hills Technical College is 310 and the part-time enrollment is 1,484. This means that 17.3% of students enrolled at Flint Hills Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.1% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

74%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Flint Hills Technical College was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Flint Hills Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    1,169 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    484 enrolled students
  3. Two or More Races
    57 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Flint Hills Technical College is 65.2% White, 27% Hispanic or Latino, 3.18% Two or More Races, 2.06% Black or African American, 1.78% Asian, and 0.334% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 40.5% White, 29.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 47 more women than men received degrees from Flint Hills Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Flint Hills Technical College is white (273 degrees awarded). There were 2.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (125 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Flint Hills Technical College is Automobile Mechanics Technology (46 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (32 degrees) and Building & Property Maintenance (26 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Flint Hills Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (41 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (11 degrees), and Precision Production (39 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Flint Hills Technical College are Registered nurses (1,492,698 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (166,164 people), Medical & health services managers (162,655 people), Pharmacists (134,360 people), and Other managers (118,501 people).

The most specialized majors at Flint Hills Technical College in 2024 are Construction (41 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (11 degrees), Precision Production (39 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (48 degrees), and Health (191 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Flint Hills Technical College are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Actuaries, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Flint Hills Technical College are Construction (41 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (11 degrees), Precision Production (39 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (48 degrees), and Health (191 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Flint Hills Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,601,241 people), Outpatient care centers (278,380 people), Elementary & secondary schools (258,603 people), Offices of physicians (201,492 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (156,816 people).

The most specialized majors at Flint Hills Technical College are Construction (41 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (11 degrees), Precision Production (39 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (48 degrees), and Health (191 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Flint Hills Technical College.
Most Common (2024)
  1. Automobile Mechanics Technology
    46 degrees awarded
  2. Welding Technology
    32 degrees awarded
  3. Building & Property Maintenance
    26 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Flint Hills Technical College was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 46 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

188
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
235
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 188 degrees were awarded to men at Flint Hills Technical College, which is 0.8 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (235).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Flint Hills Technical College in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 11 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Flint Hills Technical College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 9.14 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

4%
100% Completion Time
68%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 4% of students graduating from Flint Hills Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    273 degrees awarded
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    125 degrees awarded
  3. Two or More Races
    15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Flint Hills Technical College is white (273 degrees awarded). There were 2.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (125 degrees).

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Female
    144 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    129 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino Female
    76 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Flint Hills Technical College is white female (144 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (129 degrees).

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Operations

Flint Hills Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $5.25M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 237k (4.52%) compared to the 13.1% average return (853k on 6.52M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Flint Hills Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 11M. Flint Hills Technical College employs 41 Instructors. Most academics at Flint Hills Technical College are Male Instructor (21), and Female Instructor (20).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Flint Hills Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 13 employees, Management, with 11 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 6 employees.

Endowment

$5.25M
2024 Endowment
15.7%
growth from 2023

Flint Hills Technical College has an endowment valued at about $5.25M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Flint Hills Technical College grew 15.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.27M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$5M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Flint Hills Technical College paid a median of $5M in salaries, which represents 45.5% of their overall expenditure ($11M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$2.15M
Instructional Salaries
41
Number of Employees

In 2024, Flint Hills Technical College paid a total of $2.15M to 41 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $763k (4.03%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Flint Hills Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 13 employees, Management with 11 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 6 employees.

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