Colby Community College
Public in Colby, KS. 6 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering veterinary tech, welding, dental assisting, medical assistant and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Associate degree | 29 | $38,494 | $12,000 | $136 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 27 | not reported | – | – |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 55 | not reported | $14,349 | $163 |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology (associate degree): graduates earned $38,494 one year out, about the same as the national median for veterinary tech associate degree programs ($38,472).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College (Goodland, KS), about 35 miles away
Before you apply
- Veterinary Assistant & Technician: Is the program accredited for credentialed technicians?
- Welding & Metalworking: How many hours are spent in the weld booth versus the classroom?
- Dental Assisting & Hygiene Support: Does this program satisfy my state's dental board rules?
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.