Start here to compare accredited trade schools near Wichita. This guide links to programs, state licensing steps, and related career paths so you can get job-ready quickly in Kansas.
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Top Trade Schools in Wichita
#1
Allen County Community College
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Iola, KS
•In-state option
Located in Iola, KS Allen County Community College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Criminal Justice, and Law Enforcement Technology.
Located in Baldwin City, KS Baker University is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include career-aligned certificates and diplomas.
Located in Great Bend, KS Barton County Community College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology, and Accounting Technology.
Located in Atchison, KS Benedictine College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Electrician, Art and Design Foundations, and Graphic Design.
Located in Lindsborg, KS Bethany College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Corrections, Entrepreneurship, and Graphic Design.
Located in North Newton, KS Bethel College-North Newton is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include career-aligned certificates and diplomas.
Located in El Dorado, KS Butler Community College is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Auto Body and Collision Repair, Automotive Technician, and Automotive Technology.
Located in McPherson, KS Central Christian College of Kansas is a institution focused on career-ready training. Signature programs include Criminal Justice, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing Management.
Median salaries reflect the latest OEWS release; job growth uses state projections when available and national projections when state data is unavailable.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. State data (Kansas). Job growth reflects projected U.S. change for each trade.
Meet the author:Brad Fishbein is a Florida Licensed Mold Assessor and council-certified Microbial Investigator. He’s the founder of TradeCareerPath.com and has completed over 5,000 mold inspections since 2009. Brad now helps homeowners and tradespeople make smart decisions about mold, licensing, and skilled career paths.
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