Independence Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Independence Community College at a glance

• 486

  students enrolled

• 186

  degrees and certificates a year

• 26%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $3,265

  average net price a year

  Tuition $2,100 in state, $2,310 out of state

• $29,674

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $34,941

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  83% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Independence Community College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Independence Community College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Montgomery County, where the college is.

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• 7

  open professional jobs

• 1

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 5.3%

  unemployment in Montgomery County

  2026-08 · up 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $53,242

  median household income

  Montgomery County

• 30%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to finance (2 open).

Hiring most: BurnsSearch (1), CVR Energy (1), Deere John Capital (1), GPAC (1), O'Reilly Auto Parts (1), Sunny Health and Fitness (1), The Neeljym Search Group (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (4), Finance (2). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Kansas WorkforceONE.

• KANSASWORKS Southeast - IndependenceIndependence · 620-332-5904 · M - F 8am - 5pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Independence Community College?

Independence Community College enrolls about 486 students and is a public 2-year institution in Independence, Kansas. It awards about 186 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Independence Community College?

26% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Independence Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $29,674 six years after entry and $34,941 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Independence Community College offer AI or data science degrees?

Independence Community College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Independence Community College?

7 open professional jobs are listed in Montgomery County, 1 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. BurnsSearch has the most openings.