North Central Kansas Technical College

North Central Kansas Technical College is a public two-year institution located in Beloit, Kansas, situated in a rural remote setting. The school enrolls 1,387 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 66 out of 100. It reports a 75% completion rate and an 86% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), reflecting solid student outcomes across a broad catalog of technical programs.

The school offers 14 certificate programs spanning healthcare, skilled trades, transportation, and technology. Key programs include Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Registered Nursing, Electrician, HVAC Maintenance Technology, Welding Technology, Welding Engineering Technology, Automotive Mechanics Technology, Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology, Autobody/Collision and Repair, Carpentry, Heavy Equipment Operation, Construction Trades, Computer Systems Networking, and Food Preparation/Professional Cooking. Programs lead to either one-to-two-year or two-to-four-year certificates depending on the field.

As one of the larger technical colleges in rural Kansas, North Central Kansas Technical College draws students from across the state and region. Its extensive program lineup in construction, transportation, and healthcare trades makes it a comprehensive workforce development resource for north-central Kansas and beyond.