Northwest Kansas Technical College

Northwest Kansas Technical College is a public two-year institution located in Goodland, Kansas. With a total enrollment of 694 students (IPEDS 2023), the college delivers hands-on career training across a broad range of technical disciplines. The school holds a quality score of 64.17 out of 100 and reports a completion rate of 77% and a retention rate of 77% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers certificate programs at both the one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year levels, spanning trades and technology fields. Students can pursue programs in Electrician, Welding Technology, Automotive Mechanics, Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology, Carpentry, and Autobody/Collision Repair. Healthcare-oriented options include Medical/Clinical Assistant and Respiratory Care Therapy. The college also provides training in Cloud Computing, Civil Engineering Technologies, Cosmetology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design.

With its diverse program catalog covering skilled trades, healthcare, and information technology, Northwest Kansas Technical College serves as a regional workforce training hub for western Kansas. Students seeking practical, career-focused education in a rural setting will find a wide selection of certificate pathways designed to lead directly to employment.