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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Central Christian College of Kansas #556 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 62.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Central Christian College of Kansas #338 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. ---
Azimuth ranks Central Christian College of Kansas #556 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Central Christian College of Kansas is a private university located in Mcpherson, KS, enrolling approximately 380 undergraduates. The institution maintains a 45.0% freshman retention rate and a 27.0% six-year graduation rate. The composite ranking reflects a balanced profile across Azimuth's four pillars. Azimuth ranks Central Christian College of Kansas #663 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Central Christian College of Kansas in the 62.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's program portfolio centers on Security & Protective Services, which aligns with regional workforce demand and contributes to the long-term financial outcomes graduates achieve. Access and affordability round out the institutional profile. Central Christian College of Kansas serves 52.4% Pell-eligible undergraduates and 47.6% first-generation students, positioning it in the 69.7 percentile for access among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution sits in the 76.3 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Mobility outcomes place Central Christian College of Kansas in the 30.4 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions, reflecting how consistently graduates transition into sustainable career pathways aligned with their field of study.
Central Christian College of Kansas's published cost of attendance is $33,327. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $11,689, middle-income families pay around $10,941, and higher-income families pay approximately $15,113. Azimuth ranks Central Christian College of Kansas #338 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Central Christian College of Kansas structures aid through need-based and merit-based components. Families apply using the FAFSA to access federal aid, state grants, and institutional scholarships. The college participates in federal loan programs, and work-study is available as part of the aid package. Comparing your net price to peer institutions can help contextualize affordability; $25,000 represents the median debt at comparable private nonprofit colleges. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $11,828; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $55,610, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Central Christian College of Kansas is a good fit for students seeking a small private college experience in KS with a focus on security and protective services fields. Its program mix leans heavily toward Security & Protective Services, which represents 24% of graduates — students interested in these areas will find a focused academic environment. Graduates earn median earnings four years after enrollment of $55,610, placing Central Christian College of Kansas in the 30.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. They earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 62.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The college enrolls a meaningful share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 52.4% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 47.6% are first-generation. Published cost of attendance is $15,113, and median federal student debt at graduation is $27,000, in line with the peer median for comparable private institutions. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the 52.7% admit rate makes the application process moderately selective, and the program mix favors security and protective services over broader liberal arts fields. Students whose interests align with these areas will find a focused academic environment and solid earnings outcomes relative to KS's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $32,165.
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Central Christian College of Kansas's published cost of attendance is $33,327. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $11,689, middle-income families pay around $10,941, and higher-income families pay approximately $15,113.
Azimuth ranks Central Christian College of Kansas #338 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Central Christian College of Kansas structures aid through need-based and merit-based components. Families apply using the FAFSA to access federal aid, state grants, and institutional scholarships.
The college participates in federal loan programs, and work-study is available as part of the aid package. Comparing your net price to peer institutions can help contextualize affordability; $25,000 represents the median debt at comparable private nonprofit colleges.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $11,828; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $55,610, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment.
For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Central Christian College of Kansas earn median 4-year earnings of $55,610, placing the institution in the 30.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Central Christian College of Kansas in the 62.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Central Christian College of Kansas #663 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on Security & Protective Services, which anchors the institution's economic profile.
Criminal Justice is the largest program with 23 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $74,997, representing 1.4x the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 15 students earning $43,002, and the The Business Administration program graduates 12 students earning $47,201.
These concentrated outcomes in Security & Protective Services reflect the institution's focused academic portfolio and direct alignment with regional labor-market demand.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bay Path University Similar quality tier (#15665 ranked) | MA | 85% | $55,383 | #15665 | Compare |
Cabarrus College Of Health Sciences Similar quality tier (#15669 ranked) | NC | 23% | $58,708 | #15669 | Compare |
College Of Our Lady Of The Elms Similar quality tier (#15672 ranked) | MA | 85% | $51,540 | #15672 | Compare |
Pacific Union College Similar quality tier (#15638 ranked) | CA | 47% | $70,484 | #15638 | Compare |
Kettering College Similar quality tier in Midwest (#15692 ranked) | OH | 77% | $67,492 | #15692 | Compare |
Criminal Justice and Corrections
23 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
12 graduates
Health and Medical Administrative Services
5 graduates
Psychology, General
15 graduates
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
5 graduates
Central Christian College of Kansas's program mix centers on security and protective services alongside traditional liberal arts and business fields. Criminal Justice is the largest program with 23 graduates, followed by Psychology, General with 15 graduates, Business Administration with 12 graduates, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, and Kinesiology.
Across 6 total programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, serving roughly 66 students annually. The institution's earnings profile reflects its specialized focus.
Criminal Justice leads with median earnings of $74,997 four years after enrollment across 23 graduates, followed by Business Administration with median earnings of $47,201 and 12 graduates. Health Administration delivers median earnings of $46,060 with 5 graduates, and Psychology, General earns $43,002.
The program portfolio emphasizes direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter stable career fields immediately after completion. Central Christian College of Kansas's strength in Security & Protective Services reflects the institution's mission-driven positioning as a private college serving students interested in service-oriented and protective careers.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these fields align with regional and national labor-market demand. For students seeking outcomes in specialized professional fields with clear career pathways, this program concentration offers focused preparation and demonstrated earnings outcomes.
