Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College
Goodland, Kansas. In the 2023-24 award year this school reported 230 awards in the trades we track: welding, electrician, diesel mechanic, CDL, carpentry, auto mechanic, plumbing, auto body.
- Address
- 1209 Harrison Ave, Goodland, KS 67735
Open in Maps - Website
- www.fhnw.edu
- Phone
- (785) 890-3641
- Type
- Public, 2-year
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Federal student aid
- Eligible (Title IV)
- Undergrads (all programs)
- 315
- Also known as
- Fort Hays Tech | Northwest or Northwest Kansas Technical College or NWKTC or Northwest Tech
Trade programs and graduates
Awards (certificates and degrees) conferred July 2023 to June 2024, first majors, as reported to IPEDS.
| Trade | Program (CIP) | Award levels | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welding | Welding Technology/Welder (48.0508) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (29); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (43); Associate degree (9) | 81 |
| Electrician | Electrician (46.0302) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (34); Associate degree (18) | 52 |
| Diesel Mechanic | Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician (47.0613) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (15); Associate degree (15) | 30 |
| CDL | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (49.0205) | Certificate, under 12 weeks (24) | 24 |
| Carpentry | Carpentry/Carpenter (46.0201) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (10); Associate degree (6) | 16 |
| Auto Mechanic | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (47.0604) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (12); Associate degree (3) | 15 |
| Plumbing | Plumbing Technology/Plumber (46.0503) | Certificate, 12 weeks to 1 year (5); Certificate, 1 to 2 years (5) | 10 |
| Auto Body | Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician (47.0603) | Certificate, 1 to 2 years (1); Associate degree (1) | 2 |
What it costs
Published charges for 2025-26, as reported to College Scorecard.
| Tuition and fees, largest program (whole program) | $18,000 |
| Cost of attendance, per program year (incl. living costs) | $19,780 |
| Average net price after grants (aided students) | $9,988 |
Trade programs this school listed among its largest, with whole-program charges for 2023-24 (IPEDS program-year charges):
| Program | Tuition + fees | Books + supplies | Length | Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | $17,500 | $5,000 | 68 credit hours | 17 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | $8,750 | $2,100 | 53 credit hours | 9 |
| Electrician | $17,500 | $4,600 | 68 credit hours | 17 |
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Outcomes
College Scorecard field-of-study results for graduates who received federal aid. Fields are the broader 4-digit program family, so welding and machining share "Precision Metal Working". Earnings are medians for graduates working and not enrolled; cohorts lag several years. Scorecard reports outcomes under the school's federal aid ID, which can combine several branch campuses, so counts can exceed this campus's own graduates.
| Field | Credential | Median pay, 1 yr | Median pay, 5 yrs | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (46.03) | Undergraduate certificate | $42,027 n=21 | n/a | $9,500 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (46.03) | Associate degree | $44,488 n=18 | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (47.06) | Undergraduate certificate | $42,063 n=36 | $52,668 | $8,250 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians (47.06) | Associate degree | $42,453 n=32 | $50,882 | n/a |
School-wide College Scorecard measures (all programs, and all campuses that share the federal aid ID):
- Completion rate within 150% of normal time (first-time, full-time students, all programs): 71%
- Median earnings 10 years after entering, all students and programs: $43,746
- Median federal debt of completers, all programs: $11,160
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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. IPEDS unit ID 155618. How we build this list.