School Description
Provided by Flint Hills Technical CollegeThe mission of Flint Hills Technical College, as an associate degree granting institution, is to provide a diverse community of learners with life-long educational opportunities for personal growth and preparation for professional and civic responsibilities that meet the needs of society.
Some advantages you will experience at FHTC include:
* Hands-on training providing skill development that meets business and industry standards
* Small classes-typically 15 to 1, student to faculty ratio
* Average 95% job placement rate and $25,000 starting salary for graduates
* Ability to take college credit as a junior or senior (dependant upon program requirements)
* High school may pay your child’s tuition, while you pay for books, tools and fees
* FHTC is HLC accredited, increasing transferability of credit from FHTC to other higher education institutions.
Flint Hills Technical College is a two-year public institution of higher education nestled in the rolling hills of east-central Kansas. It is located at the intersection of I-35 and the Kansas Turnpike in Emporia, a city in the heart of the beautiful rangeland known as the Flint Hills and just a short distance from the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Midwest
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Full Time Students:
- 61%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Expenses
- Average Tuition:
- $ 2,888
- Students Receiving Aid:
- 59%
Degree Programs at Flint Hills Technical College
Associate's Level Programs
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Business
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Administrative Services
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
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Administrative Services
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Communication & Media
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Commercial & Advertising Art
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Graphics & Multimedia
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Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
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Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
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Commercial & Advertising Art
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Family and Consumer Science Professions
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Nutrition
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Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
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Nutrition
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Health & Medical Services
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Dentistry Support Services
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Dental Assisting/Assistant
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Dental Assisting/Assistant
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Diagnostic & Treatment Technician
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Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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Nursing
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Licensed Practical /Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS)
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Dentistry Support Services
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Skilled Trades
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Construction Trades
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Building/Property Maintenance and Manager
Learn all the skills and knowledge needed to keep a building functioning, and to service a variety of structures including commercial and industrial buildings and mobile homes. The technical program includes instruction in the basic maintenance and repair skills required to service building systems, such as air conditioning, heating, plumbing, electrical, major appliances, and other mechanical systems.See more schools with programs in Building/Property Maintenance and Manager
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Carpentry/Carpenter
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Building/Property Maintenance and Manager
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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Construction Trades
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Technician Careers
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Engineering Technology
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Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
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Manufacturing Technology/Technician
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Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician
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Engineering Technology
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Technology
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Networking
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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
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Software Development
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Computer Programming/Programmer
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Networking
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Certificate Programs at Flint Hills Technical College
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Business
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Administrative Services
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
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Administrative Services
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Communication & Media
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Commercial & Advertising Art
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Graphics & Multimedia
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Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
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Commercial & Advertising Art
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Family and Consumer Science Professions
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Nutrition
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Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
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Nutrition
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Health & Medical Services
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Dentistry Support Services
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Dental Assisting/Assistant
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Dental Assisting/Assistant
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General Health Professions
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
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Nursing
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Licensed Practical /Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS)
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Dentistry Support Services
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Skilled Trades
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Construction Trades
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Building/Property Maintenance and Manager
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Carpentry/Carpenter
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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Construction Trades
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Engineering Technology
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Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
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Manufacturing Technology/Technician
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Engineering Technology
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Students
General
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Full-Time vs. Part-Time
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In State vs. Out-of-State
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 2,888 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,040 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 650 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,000 | 40% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,625 | 26% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 795 | 22% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,020 | 8% | |
Any Aid: |
59% |
