Cowley County Community College
Public in Arkansas City, KS. 16 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering cosmetology, carpentry, auto technician, welding and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 88 | $39,474 | $6,125 | $70 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Certificate | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Carpenters | Certificate | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Carpenters | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 23 | not reported | $17,669 | $201 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 20 | not reported | $18,044 | $205 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 54 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 30 | not reported | $17,000 | $193 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 24 | not reported | $18,125 | $206 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 118 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Precision Metal Working (certificate): graduates earned $39,474 one year out, 8% below the national median for welding certificate programs ($42,713).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Ponca City Beauty College (Ponca City, OK), about 22 miles away
- Pioneer Technology Center (Ponca City, OK), about 23 miles away
- Northern Oklahoma College (Tonkawa, OK), about 30 miles away
- Heartland Welding Academy (Andover, KS), about 44 miles away
- Wichita Technical Institute (Wichita, KS), about 45 miles away
Before you apply
- Cosmetology, Barbering & Esthetics: Does the program meet my state board's required hours?
- Carpentry: Does the program include OSHA 10 or 30 training?
- Auto Mechanic & Technician: Is the program manufacturer-sponsored or ASE-accredited?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.