About Highland Community College
Highland Community College is located in a small, rural town in northeast Kansas. It was the first college in Kansas, first known as Highland University, and after several name changes, mergers, and inevitable shifts through the decades, it is now the community college that exists today. HCC's mission is to provide lifelong learning opportunities, contribute to economic development, and enhance the communities they serve.
Highland Community College offers several online programs for those who desire the convenience and flexibility of distance learning. The online associate's degrees are customizable and are offered in the areas of science, arts, business, health and wellness, etc.
Highland Community College virtual features:
- 24/7 Help Desk
- Technology support
- Online advisors
- Transfer guides
Accreditation & Licensing
Highland Community College is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Type:
2-year, PublicHighest Level Offered:
Postsecondary award, certificate or diploma of at least two but less than four academic yearsReligious Affiliation:
Not applicableEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 3,738 ; Graduate: Not applicablePercent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 30% ; Graduate: Not applicableGraduation Rate:
39%Transfer Rate:
32%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$41,291Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$8,277Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
28%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$5,305Credit for Military Training:
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Highland Community College is located in Kansas
Kansas at a Glance:
Top Majors in Kansas:
Top Incentives in Kansas:
- Kansas Comprehensive Grant: Up to $3,500 annually
- Kansas State Scholarship: Up to $1,000 annually
- Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship: Up to $5,536 annually
Top Career Pathways in Kansas:
- Entry Level: Manufacturing Engineer ($65,000)
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- Senior Level: Engineering Director ($150,000+)
- Required Education: BS Aerospace Engineering
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- Entry Level: Farm Operations Manager ($55,000)
- Mid Level: Agricultural Director ($85,000)
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- Required Education: BS Agricultural Science
- Certifications: CCA, CPAg
- Entry Level: IT Analyst ($60,000)
- Mid Level: IT Manager ($95,000)
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- Required Education: BS Information Technology
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