Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College
Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Goodland, KS. It offers 42 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (6/9/2001 - 6/20/2007).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College is Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science and the 2025 tuition and fees is $17,852. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science programs ($8,424). The length of the program is 67 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 17 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | $17,852 | $2,050 | 67 Hours | 17 Months | $8,424 |
| 2 | Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | $17,852 | $5,150 | 68 Hours | 17 Months | $22,660 |
| 3 | Welding Technology/Welder | $8,926 | $2,300 | 53 Hours | 9 Months | $10,695 |
| 4 | Electrician | $17,852 | $4,750 | 68 Hours | 17 Months | $15,963 |
| 5 | Cloud Computing | $17,852 | $2,250 | 68 Hours | 17 Months | $17,500 |
| 6 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $17,852 | $5,300 | 68 Hours | 17 Months | $16,505 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 752 students attended Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 32 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 40 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 78 (full-time) and 42 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College is 73% and transfer-out rate is 6%. The retention rate is 84% at the school.
| Student Population | 752 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 73% |
| Number of Faculty | 72 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College is $17,852
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
39% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $8,247 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $17,852 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $2,050 |
| On-Campus Room & Board | $11,050 |
| On-Campus Expenses | $7,667 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $19,703 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $10,370 |
| Average Financial Amount | $8,247 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College offers 24 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 277 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 4 | 0 | 24 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 4 | 1 | 48 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 16 | 2 | 205 |
| Total | 24 | 3 | 277 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 277 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 24 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 48 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 205 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 24 completers |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 24 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 0 |
| Medication Aide | ✕ | 0 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 24 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | ✕ | 11 completers |
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture | ✕ | 11 |
| Work and Family Studies | ✔ (1 completers) | 3 completers |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✔ | 3 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 29 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 29 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 48 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | ✕ | 11 completers |
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture | ✕ | 11 |
| Communications Technologies | ✕ | 6 completers |
| Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | ✕ | 6 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✔ (1 completers) | 21 completers |
| Cloud Computing | ✔ | 21 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 13 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 13 |
| Engineering Technology | ✕ | 9 completers |
| Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 |
| Work and Family Studies | ✔ (1 completers) | 1 completers |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✔ | 1 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Forensic Science and Technology | ✕ | 2 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 44 completers |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | ✕ | 10 |
| Electrician | ✕ | 34 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 28 completers |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 12 |
| Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | ✕ | 15 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 43 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 43 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 6 completers |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 6 |
| Business | ✕ | 16 completers |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 16 |
| Total | 205 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 752 students have enrolled into Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College. By gender, 499 male and 253 female students are attending the school.
There are 534 White (71.01%), 35 Black/African American (4.65%), 132 Hispanic (17.55%), 2 Asian (0.27%), and 179 students with other races. 19 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 752 | 499 | 253 |
| American Indian/Native American | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 35 | 24 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 132 | 90 | 42 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 534 | 353 | 181 |
| Two More | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 19 | 14 | 5 |
Directory Information
- 1209 Harrison St, Goodland, KS
- 785-890-3641
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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