Northeast Kansas Technical Center
- Highland Community College, the first college in Kansas, provides lifelong learning opportunities and contributes to economic development to enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve. The college also exists to serve each student. It provides educational leadership to help each individual become a well-informed, responsible citizen and a productive member of society. The most important people in ensuring the quality of your academic life at HCC are the faculty. Just as they are prepared to assist you in the classroom with quality instruction, they will also be involved with you outside the classroom as advisors, intramural opponents, and friends. Get to know them. They are looking forward to working with you to meet your educational goals. Highland Community College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
School Highlights
- Northeast Kansas Technical Center serves 289 students
- Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American and Asian), which is less than the state average of 28%.
- Northeast Kansas Technical Center is the only community colleges within Atchison County, KS.
- The nearest community college to Northeast Kansas Technical Center is Highland Community College (Highland) (21.3 miles away).
Top Placements (Kansas)
Listed among the top community colleges in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
| Northeast Kansas Technical Center | (KS) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associates--Public Rural-serving Small | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 years but < 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Enrollment | 289 students | 1,551 students |
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| % Unknown races | 100% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.46 |
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| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 90% | 90% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | - | - |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | - | - |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Northeast Kansas Technical Center is Highland Community College (Highland) (21.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 3,217 students | 21.30 Mi606 W Main
Highland, KS 66035
(785)442-6000 21.303,217 - Vatterott College-St JosephPrivate, for profit164 students | 22.40 Mi3709 N. Belt Hwy
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816)364-5399 22.40164 - Pinnacle Career Institute-North Kansas CityPrivate, for profit140 students | 30.50 Mi11500 N Ambassador Ste 221
Kansas City, MO 64153
(816)270-5300 30.50140 - 6,198 students | 37.50 Mi7250 State Ave
Kansas City, KS 66112
(913)334-1100 37.506,198 - 474 students | 41.00 Mi608 N 18th St
Kansas City, KS 66102
9136218700 41.00474
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