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With three distinctive institutions of higher education located within a seven-mile radius of downtown‚ academic opportunities abound in Wichita.
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With three distinctive institutions of higher education located within a seven-mile radius of downtown‚ academic opportunities abound in Wichita.
Planning for college and other postsecondary options should be part of every student’s vision. It is important to consider the broad range of both academic and social opportunities that college and other adult learning environments offer determined by a student’s preferences, interests and vision for the future.
Baker University is Kansas' oldest university, Baker University provides prestigious undergraduate and graduate degree programs for career-minded adults in Wichita, Kansas City and Topeka. Baker University's School of Professional and Graduate Studies offers accelerated, interactive and rewarding next generation practical education. Visit their website.
As a leader of adult and technical education in Wichita, Butler Community College offers courses in training, retraining and performance improvement for area business owners and employees. Visit their website.
Cowley County College is both a community college with transfer programs and a vocational/technical school offering two-year job-ready programs. This cutting edge institution has built a reputation throughout the country as a leader in innovation and quality, working hard to provide students with an education that will prepare them for the workforce. Visit their website.
Wichita Area Technical College gives students opportunities including certificates of completion, technical certificates, associates of applied science (AAS) degrees and apprenticeship programs. Students may also choose to focus on specific technical skills instead of registering for a complete program. Visit their website.
Featuring hands-on training with expert instructors, Vatterott College offers an innovative, focused education with a variety of programs including Information Technology, Court Reporting, Culinary Arts, General Business, Welding, Electrical, Computer Office Technology and Medical Technology. Visit their website.
For students at Wichita State University‚ the path to employment is a bit smoother thanks to the school’s varied academic programs and renowned courses of study‚ including the Cooperative Learning and Work-Based Education program‚ the largest of its kind in the state of Kansas. In addition‚ WSU’s Barton School of Business is ranked in the top one-third of the nation’s most outstanding business schools for a graduate business degree‚ according to the Princeton Review. Visit WSU's website.
Nearby at Newman University‚ a coeducational Catholic liberal arts institution‚ more than 2‚000 students from 19 states and 31 countries have chosen to attend the school for its career-oriented disciplines. Newman‚ which is located on 61 acres in the southwest portion of town‚ offers associate‚ baccalaureate and graduate degrees. Visit Newman's website.
At Friends University‚ a nondenominational Christian-based liberal arts college founded in 1889‚ enrollment is on the rise‚ with student numbers doubling over the past decade. Visit Friend's website.
Our counseling staff can your assist students in identifying a career goal and choosing post-secondary options and courses.