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Best Community Colleges in Kansas City: Transfer, Tuition & Programs for 2026

GradeToGrad Editorial Team

February 25, 2026

Compare 10+ Kansas City community colleges with tuition, earnings, and transfer data.

Why Community College in Kansas City?

Kansas City's community colleges offer an affordable entry point to higher education, with tuition well below four-year university rates. Strong transfer agreements with state universities mean you can start at a CC and finish your bachelor's degree at a fraction of the cost.

Community Colleges in Kansas City

Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City (Kansas City)

Tuition: $3,630/year | Enrollment: 10,412 | 6-year earnings: $35,026

Nursing ADN graduates earn $59,960/year.

Pinnacle Career Institute (Kansas City)

Tuition: N/A/year | Enrollment: 488 | 6-year earnings: $30,682

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City (Kansas City)

Tuition: $16,757/year | Enrollment: 211 | 6-year earnings: $52,341

WellSpring School of Allied Health-Kansas City (Kansas City)

Tuition: N/A/year | Enrollment: 179 | 6-year earnings: $28,506

Summit Salon Academy Kansas City (Independence)

Tuition: N/A/year | Enrollment: 108 | 6-year earnings: $17,711

House of Heavilin Beauty College-Kansas City (Kansas City)

Tuition: N/A/year | Enrollment: 60

Ea La Mar's Cosmetology & Barber College (Kansas City)

Tuition: N/A/year | Enrollment: 32

Concorde Career College-Broadway (Kansas City)

Tuition: N/A/year | Enrollment: 31 | 6-year earnings: $33,845

How to Choose

Priority	Best Fit
Lowest tuition	Johnson County Community College ($2,328/yr)
Best post-grad earnings	Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City ($52,341 at 6yrs)

Financial Aid

Federal Pell Grants (up to $7,395/year) often exceed full community college tuition. Check your state's grant and scholarship programs — many states offer free or reduced CC tuition for qualifying residents.

Next Steps

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