Trade Schools in Kansas
30 schools with their programs, certifications, equipment, and accreditations. This is a directory, not a quality ranking. Real data, no affiliate padding.
#11
National Rank
30
Schools
17
Program Types
14
Certifications
3.3
Avg Programs/School
17
Observed Program Tags
Critical Skills: WeldingHVACPlumbingMachine
How This List Is Ordered
This is not a quality ranking, and we do not name a best school. Schools appear in order of how much verified program and credential data BOMAtlas currently holds for each one. The order is computed from these five components only, out of 62 points:
- Program breadth 0-20 pts
- Certification depth 0-15 pts
- Equipment and facilities 0-8 pts
- Accreditation 0-12 pts
- Financial aid eligibility (VA, Pell, WIOA) 0-7 pts
Schools with the same total are listed alphabetically. Nothing else affects the order: no commercial relationship with BOMForge, no measure of how completely we recorded a school, and no paid placement. No school pays to appear here or to appear higher.
A school further down the list may simply have less data confirmed so far. Absence of data is a gap in our records, not a negative signal about the school. Placement rates and starting salaries are shown below where a school has published them, but they do not affect the order, because we hold them for too few schools to compare fairly. The list is updated as new data is verified.
15 Trade Schools in Kansas in Detail
1
Highland Community College
Highland, KS
⚙️ CNC & Machining❄️ HVAC/R🏗️ Construction & Carpentry🚗 Automotive Technology🔥 Welding & Fabrication⚡ Electrical Technology
Certifications: AWS Welding, ASE, CDL, EKG, I-CAR, NATE, OSHA 10,
OSHA 30
Equipment: CNC Mill, MIG Welder
ACCSCCOE
Contact: Vincent Bowhay —
vbowhay@highlandcc.edu
2
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining
Certifications: NATE, OSHA 10, OSHA 30, Phlebotomy, Medical Coding
both SafeLandUSA and SafeGulfthe Higher Learning Commission (hlcommissionthe: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology 20 North Wacker
Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182 312-704-5300 Email: mail@jrcert
Contact: Tricia Paramore — —
3
Neosho County Community College
Chanute, KS
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🔧 Plumbing🏗️ Construction & Carpentry
Certifications: EPA 608, NATE, Journeyman Electrician, OSHA 10,
Phlebotomy, Medical Coding
This program is aligned with the Kansas BoardCourses marked with this symbol are approved by the Kansas BoardVisit Kansas Boardyears of age to challenge the EMT state board
Contact: Brian Inbody —
binbody@neosho.edu
4
Washburn Institute of Technology
Topeka, KS
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🔧 Plumbing🏗️ Construction & Carpentry
VA ApprovedPell Eligible
1% placement
Certifications: NATE, CNA, Phlebotomy
the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association: Higher Learning
Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, IllKS Board of Regents Kansas Boardroom and boardvary per program Tuition and fees are established by the Washburn University Board
of Regents and are subject to change by the Board
Contact: JuliAnn Mazachek —
presidentoffice@washburn.edu
Trade school offering Automotive Technology and Commercial Driving programs with
I-CAR, CDL certifications.
5
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🔧 Plumbing🏗️ Construction & Carpentry
VA ApprovedTitle IV
Certifications: NATE, CNA, Medical Coding
The Higher Learning CommissionThe Higher Learning CommissionThe Higher Learning CommissionContinuing Education Account InfoHub Enroll Our Accreditation Home About JCCC
Accreditation Johnson County Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning
Commission
Contact: Dr. Tony Miksa —
president@jccc.edu
6
Coffeyville Community College
Coffeyville, KS
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting
Pell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATEF, Phlebotomy
the Higher Learning CommissionThe Higher Learning Commission ( wwwthe Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs
for the Emergency Medical Professions (CoAEMSP)the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board
(MAERB)
Contact: Dr. Marlon Thornburg — —
7
Fort Scott Community College
Fort Scott, KS
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining🏭 Manufacturing Technology📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting
VA Approved
Certifications: NATE, Phlebotomy
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Information BoardBlackboardaccessing course materials on Blackboard
Contact: Dr. Jack Welch —
jackw@fortscott.edu
8
Butler Community College
El Dorado, KS
💻 CyberIT Education Pathway🔥 Welding & Fabrication🚗 Automotive Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry🏭 Manufacturing Technology📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting
VA ApprovedPell Eligible
Certifications: NATEF
the Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas State Board of Regentsthe Kansas State Board of Nursing and the Accreditation Commission for Education in
Nursing (ACEN)the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)the American Welding Society (AWS) Sense program
Contact: Dr. Tamara Daniel —
tdaniel2@butlercc.edu
9
Cloud County Community College
Concordia, KS
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🏗️ Construction & Carpentry🏭 Manufacturing Technology📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting🏥 Healthcare & Medical💻 IT & Networking
VA ApprovedPell Eligible
Certifications: NATE
the Higher Learning Commissionthe Accreditation Commission for Education in NursingMessage Accreditation Strategic Plan BoardCollege Institutional Review Board
Contact: Amber Knoettgen — —
10
Flint Hills Technical College
Emporia, KS
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining
VA ApprovedPell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE
The Higher Learning CommissionSearch About About Office of the President BoardCitizen Admissions Requirements Tuberculosis Screening Form Admissions Appeals
Process Foundation Foundation Who We Are Alumni Benefit Gala Give To FHTC Advancing
Tomorrow Inspiring Success About About Office of the President Boardand is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission
Contact: Caron Daugherty — —
11
Garden City Community College
Garden City, KS
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry🏭 Manufacturing Technology🤖 Robotics & Automation
VA ApprovedPell EligibleTitle IV
Certifications: NATE
why so many people find their fit at GCCC About Accreditation Employee Directory
Marketing and PR Workforce Development About Accreditation Employee Directory
Marketing and PR Workforce Development Accommodation Services BoardSecurity Consumer Information Institutional Effectiveness and Accountability Master
Facilities Plan New BoardSecurity Employment Opportunities Boardwhy so many people find their fit at GCCC About Accreditation Employee Directory
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Marketing and PR Workforce Development Accommodation Services Board
Contact: Dr. Ryan Ruda —
ryan.ruda@gcccks.edu
12
Independence Community College
Independence, KS
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting🏥 Healthcare & Medical💻 IT & Networking
VA Approved
Certifications: CNA
the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six higher education accrediting
agencies in the United Statesthe Kansas Board of Cosmetology (KOBC)Friends Athletics Apply Now About Us Accreditation BoardFriends Athletics Apply Now About Us Accreditation Board
Contact: Dr. Jonathan Sadhoo —
jsadhoo@indycc.edu
13
Wichita Technical Institute
Wichita, KS
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry📡 Electronics & Instrumentation📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting
VA ApprovedPell Eligible
Certifications: OSHA 10
the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Contact: General Contact — —
14
Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
🔥 Welding & Fabrication🚗 Automotive Technology🔧 Plumbing🏗️ Construction & Carpentry⚙️ CNC & Machining🏭 Manufacturing Technology
Certifications: Phlebotomy, Medical Coding
Enrollment Services Overview How to Enroll Academic and Enrollment Information
FERPA Billing and Payment Overview Pay the College Payment Plan Cost per Credit Hour
Tuition Waivers and Refunds Student Financial Responsibility Statement Student Tax
Information Transcript Information Transfer Credit Procedures Graduation Overview
Apply to Graduate Ceremony Information Degree and Catalog Graduation Requirements
Request a Duplicate Diploma Graduation Photos and Coverage Community BoardStudy Sessions Board Governance Manual BoardEquipment and Other Resources Fiscal Management Human Resources Policies
Instruction Students and Services Accreditation Institutional Effectiveness Overview
Barton Planning Overview Institutional Teams Strategic Planning Documents KPI
Metrics DashboardTitle IX Maps Directories News Cougar Athletics Privacy Community Board
Contact: Marcus Garstecki —
GarsteckiM@bartonccc.edu
15
Dodge City Community College
Dodge City, KS
🔥 Welding & Fabrication❄️ HVAC/R🚗 Automotive Technology⚡ Electrical Technology🏗️ Construction & Carpentry🏭 Manufacturing Technology
Certifications: NATE, CNA
Higher Learning Commission KSDegreeStatsthe Higher Learning Commissionthe Kansas Department of EducationScholarships Residence Life Student Life Students with Disabilities Ways to Pay
Student Balances Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Contact: Harold Nolte, EdD — hnolte@dc3.edu
All Other Schools
| # | School | City | Programs | Certs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 |
 Manhattan Area Technical College
|
Manhattan | 10 | 2 |
| 17 |
|
Pratt | 9 | 1 |
| 18 |
|
Leavenworth | 9 | 1 |
| 19 |
|
Andover | 6 | 0 |
| 20 |
|
Topeka | 6 | 1 |
| 21 |
|
Arkansas City | 8 | 1 |
| 22 |
|
Parsons | 8 | 1 |
| 23 |
|
Iola | 4 | 1 |
| 24 |
|
Kansas City | 12 | 0 |
| 25 |
|
Goodland | 8 | 1 |
| 26 |
|
Hays | 4 | 1 |
| 27 |
|
Wichita | 1 | 1 |
| 28 |
|
Beloit | 1 | 0 |
| 29 |
|
Salina | 1 | 0 |
| 30 |
 Seward County Community College
|
Liberal | 1 | 0 |
💻 IT & Networking Schools in Kansas
🔥 Welding & Fabrication Schools in Kansas
📚 CAD/CAM & Drafting Schools in Kansas
🏗️ Construction & Carpentry Schools in Kansas
🏥 Healthcare & Medical Schools in Kansas
🚗 Automotive Technology Schools in Kansas
⚡ Electrical Technology Schools in Kansas
🏭 Manufacturing Technology Schools in Kansas
Certifications Available
NATE17 schools
Phlebotomy7 schools
CNA6 schools
Medical Coding5 schools
OSHA 104 schools
OSHA 302 schools
NATEF2 schools
AWS Welding1 schools
ASE1 schools
CDL1 schools
EKG1 schools
I-CAR1 schools
EPA 6081 schools
Journeyman Electrician1 schools
Frequently Asked Questions
How many trade schools are in Kansas?
There are 30 trade schools in Kansas tracked by BOMAtlas, offering programs in 17
different fields.
What are the most popular trade programs in Kansas?
The most common programs are IT & Networking, Welding & Fabrication, CAD/CAM
& Drafting. These reflect strong employer demand in the state.
What certifications can I earn at Kansas trade schools?
Schools in Kansas offer 14 different certifications including AWS Welding, ASE, CDL,
EKG, I-CAR.
How is this list of Kansas trade schools ordered?
This is not a quality ranking and we do not name a best school. Schools are ordered by
how much verified program and credential data BOMAtlas currently holds for each one,
using five components: program breadth (0-20 points), certification depth (0-15),
equipment and facilities (0-8), accreditation (0-12), and financial aid eligibility for
VA, Pell and WIOA (0-7). Schools with the same total are ordered alphabetically. Nothing
else is used: no commercial relationship with BOMForge, no measure of how completely we
recorded a school, and no paid placement. A school lower in the list may simply have
less data confirmed so far, which is a gap in our records and not a judgment about the
school.
How does Kansas compare to other states for trade education?
Kansas ranks #11 nationally with 30 schools and 9 unique program types.
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