Seward County Community College
Liberal, KS · Highest award: Associate's
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 6,581 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 9,065 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 8,979 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $41,445 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 24% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57% | |
| Black | 3% | |
| Asian | 2% | |
| Two or more races | 2% | |
| Nonresident / international | 7% |
Other Two-year institutions in KS
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen County Community College | $8,642 | Not reported | $40,059 |
| Barton County Community College | $9,905 | Not reported | $40,428 |
| Butler Community College | $15,724 | Not reported | $41,206 |
| Cloud County Community College | $11,685 | Not reported | $39,883 |
| Coffeyville Community College | $4,957 | Not reported | $35,246 |
| Colby Community College | $7,886 | Not reported | $41,889 |
| Cowley County Community College | $7,175 | Not reported | $37,723 |
| Dodge City Community College | $4,068 | Not reported | $45,427 |
| Flint Hills Technical College | $16,017 | Not reported | $47,007 |
| Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College | $13,074 | Not reported | $38,616 |
| Fort Hays Tech North Central | $12,393 | Not reported | $46,928 |
| Fort Scott Community College | $5,586 | Not reported | $37,213 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $76,805 | $80,813 | Not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | $67,483 | $56,073 | $11,350 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $52,689 | $65,389 | Not reported |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $37,022 | $44,125 | $7,000 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Not reported | $26,307 | Not reported |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | $57,294 | Not reported |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | $72,032 | Not reported |
| Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | $77,878 | Not reported |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | $53,359 | Not reported |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | $55,895 | Not reported |
| Biology, General. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Not reported | $40,162 | Not reported |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | $68,527 | Not reported |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Not reported | $48,148 | Not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10