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Kansas Colleges and Universities: Local Career Training

Published: November, 2010

Kansas is home to several major companies that employ approximately 1.5 million people, including:
  • YRC Worldwide, a trucking and truck leasing company located in Overland Park
  • Payless Shoesource, a specialty retailer located in Topeka
  • Seaboard, a food production company located in Shawnee Mission
  • Westar Energy, a gas and electric utility company located in Topeka

Kansas' workforce is employed mostly in the trade, transportation, and utilities industry. The educational and health services industry, which employs 170,700 Kansas residents, is expected to mirror nationwide growth in the coming years. Salary.com reports that medical assistants in Wichita, Kansas earn an average of $26,700, often requiring only a brief training program. Medical records technicians earn $34,300 on average.

IT careers are also expected to see some nationwide growth, and both potential and current employees in the industry are advised to keep their education up-to-date. Computer software engineers in Wichita earn starting wages of $49,900 on average, while experienced project engineering managers in the area can earn about $89,700.

No education program can guarantee a particular degree or salary, but employers often require education, training, and experience for competitive careers in Kansas. Potential students in Wichita, Kansas should research career options before committing to a degree or training program.

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Schools in Kansas: Degree, Coursework, & Certificate Programs

Note: This list also contains online schools that accept students from Kansas.

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