Hutchinson Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,039 students.
About This School
Hutchinson Community College is a public institution located in Hutchinson, Kansas with approximately 3,039 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,727 per year. The graduation rate is 49%, and the typical graduate earns $37,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Hutchinson Community College is a public community college in Hutchinson, Kansas. It serves nearly 5,000 credit students every semester.
This is a strong option for students watching their budget — at just $5,300/year net price and a median debt of only $6,500 at graduation, the financial risk is genuinely low. That said, median earnings of $37,500 a decade out suggest this works best as a stepping stone to a four-year degree or a specific trade, not a terminal credential for high-wage careers. Worth considering if you want an affordable, low-debt start — just have a clear plan for what comes next.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Hutchinson Community College graduates earn most above the national rate in Health and Medical Administrative Services ($53,518 vs $37,073 nationally), and most below it in Fire Protection ($63,072 vs $73,589).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 502 | $42,919 | $44,125 | −$1,206 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 69 | $78,140 | $80,813 | −$2,673 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 67 | $63,813 | $65,389 | −$1,576 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 40 | $53,518 | $37,073 | +$16,445 |
| Fire Protection | 33 | $63,072 | $73,589 | −$10,517 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 25 | $51,235 | $42,269 | +$8,966 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 16 | $40,671 | $40,095 | +$576 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,039 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hutchinson Community College cost?
The average net price at Hutchinson Community College is about $6,727 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Hutchinson Community College?
Hutchinson Community College has a graduation rate of 49%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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