Flint Hills Technical College
Public in Emporia, KS. 14 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering culinary, construction trades, auto technician, welding and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Associate degree | 10 | $69,813 | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 17 | $60,823 | $23,954 | $272 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 76 | $43,159 | $13,781 | $157 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | Certificate | 21 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 28 | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 24 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate | 19 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 11 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 1 | 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
- Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (associate degree): graduates earned $69,813 one year out, 33% above the national median for construction trades associate degree programs ($52,390).
- Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (associate degree): graduates earned $60,823 one year out, 7% below the national median for dental assisting associate degree programs ($65,056).
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (certificate): graduates earned $43,159 one year out, 13% below the national median for CNA & LPN certificate programs ($49,706).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Rasmussen University-Kansas (Topeka, KS), about 49 miles away
- Washburn Institute of Technology (Topeka, KS), about 50 miles away
- Washburn University (Topeka, KS), about 51 miles away
- Butler Community College (El Dorado, KS), about 55 miles away
- Allen County Community College (Iola, KS), about 56 miles away
Before you apply
- Culinary Arts & Baking: What do graduates typically earn compared with the program's debt?
- Construction Trades & Building Inspection: Which trades are covered and which are only introduced?
- 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.