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Dodge City Community College

Public Dodge City, KS · Town · Plains · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
33%
Graduation Rate
$45,427
Earnings (10yr)
$4,068
Net Price
1,106
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Overview

Dodge City Community College serves 1,106 students, with a net price of just $4,068. This low cost makes education accessible for many, especially those looking to jumpstart their careers without incurring significant debt. The median debt for graduates stands at $8,800, allowing many to enter the workforce with manageable financial obligations.

The school's graduation rate is 33%, indicating that while not all students complete their degrees, those who do can expect earnings of $45,427 a decade after graduation. This figure highlights the potential for upward mobility for graduates, particularly in fields like health professions and culinary services. However, specific mobility data is not available, making it harder to assess the long-term outcomes for students from lower-income backgrounds.

Students drawn to Dodge City Community College typically thrive in practical programs like health professions and transportation. The college's environment supports those seeking hands-on training and immediate job prospects. With 29% of students receiving Pell Grants, financial aid plays a crucial role in helping students afford their education and succeed in their chosen fields.

Rankings

How Dodge Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation33%Earnings 10yr$45KNet Price$4KRetention55%Median Debt$9KPell Grant Rate29%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$2K$0-30K$4K$30-48K$4K$48-75K$9K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%1648.0%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%666.7%MOBILITY109.88%

Cost & Financial Aid

$4,650
In-State Tuition
$5,850
Out-of-State
$4,068
Avg Net Price
$8,800
Median Debt
29%
Pell Grant Rate
16%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$2,072
Family Income $0–$30K
$3,747
Family Income $30K–$48K
$4,490
Family Income $48K–$75K
$9,120
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$35,682
6 Years After Entry
$39,927
8 Years
$45,427
10 Years
0.19x
Debt-to-Earnings
52%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$35,682 6yr $39,927 8yr $45,427 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

109.88%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
666.7%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
1648.0%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$48,000
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.37
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.04
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
4.2%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 55%
Full-Time Faculty 100%
Faculty Salary (mo) $6,371
Diversity Index 0.66
First-Gen Students 49%

Top Programs

Health Professions 31%
Humanities 24%
Transportation 23%
Culinary & Personal Services 7%
Precision Production 6%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 4%
Education 2%
Psychology 1%

Quick Facts

Setting Town
Region Plains
Accreditor Higher Learning Commission
Predominant Degree Certificate

Student Body

Female
41%
White
27%
Hispanic
51%
Black
10%
Asian
1%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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