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Heavy equipment mechanic programs in Kansas
4 schools in Kansas offer heavy equipment mechanic programs (4 of them public), with 4 certificate and 2 associate programs between them.
All heavy equipment mechanic programs in Kansas
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn Institute of TechnologyTopeka, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 19 | n/a | $60,991 | n/a | $5,684 |
| Garden City Community CollegeGarden City, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,840 |
| Garden City Community CollegeGarden City, KS | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,840 |
| Neosho County Community CollegeChanute, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,882 |
| Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and TechnologyWichita, KS | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,395 |
| Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and TechnologyWichita, KS | Public community or technical college | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,395 |
Cities with the most programs: Topeka (1), Garden City (1), Chanute (1), Wichita (1).
What counts: heavy and industrial equipment maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
How many heavy equipment mechanic programs are in Kansas?
4 schools in Kansas awarded heavy equipment mechanic certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 4 certificate and 2 associate programs.
What is the cheapest heavy equipment mechanic school in Kansas?
By yearly tuition and fees, Garden City Community College in Garden City charges $3,840 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
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Heavy equipment mechanic programs nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.