Program Payoff

Butler Community College

El Dorado, Kansas. 94 certificate and associate programs, public. 94 of them report what graduates earn; for the rest, the figure below is what the occupation pays in Kansas.

ProgramCredentialMedian debtGraduates earnThe occupation pays
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Associate's degree $16,415 $48,470 (124) $79,320
Registered Nurses
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Associate's degree $38,289 (16) $56,150
Computer User Support Specialists
Accounting and Related Services Associate's degree $21,915 $27,439 (12) $47,290
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Hospitality Administration/Management Associate's degree $26,353 (12) $83,350
Business Operations Specialists, All Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate's degree $9,750 $23,571 (131) $75,790
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Business/Commerce, General Associate's degree $9,625 not published $92,840
General and Operations Managers
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate's degree not published $35,130
Cooks, Restaurant
Education, General Associate's degree $15,000 not published $63,010
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Associate's degree $12,000 not published $62,990
Health Education Specialists
Accounting and Related Services Undergraduate certificate not published $47,290
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Agricultural Business and Management Undergraduate certificate not published $68,960
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Agricultural Business and Management Associate's degree not published $68,960
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Agricultural Production Operations Undergraduate certificate not published $37,060
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Agricultural Production Operations Associate's degree not published $37,060
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Agriculture, General Associate's degree not published $47,200
Agricultural Technicians
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs Associate's degree not published $47,200
Agricultural Technicians
Air Transportation Associate's degree not published $106,130
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Undergraduate certificate not published $76,070
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate's degree not published $76,070
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Undergraduate certificate not published $39,510
Medical Assistants
Biology, General Associate's degree not published $59,920
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $51,630
Biological Technicians
Biotechnology Associate's degree not published $76,400
Biological Scientists, All Other
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Undergraduate certificate not published $47,210
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Associate's degree not published $47,210
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Undergraduate certificate not published $42,270
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services Associate's degree not published $42,270
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other Associate's degree not published
Communication and Media Studies Associate's degree not published $64,860
Public Relations Specialists
Computer Programming Associate's degree not published $113,420
Software Developers
Computer Science Undergraduate certificate not published $113,420
Software Developers
Computer Science Associate's degree not published $113,420
Software Developers
Computer Software and Media Applications Undergraduate certificate not published $113,420
Software Developers
Computer Software and Media Applications Associate's degree not published $113,420
Software Developers
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Undergraduate certificate not published $56,150
Computer User Support Specialists
Construction Trades, General Associate's degree not published $76,780
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Criminal Justice and Corrections Associate's degree not published $37,080
Security Guards
Culinary Arts and Related Services Undergraduate certificate not published $35,130
Cooks, Restaurant
Data Analytics Undergraduate certificate not published $70,430
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $62,220
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $62,220
Architectural and Civil Drafters
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Associate's degree not published $61,260
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers Associate's degree not published $76,780
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Engineering, General Associate's degree not published $160,150
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $61,710
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
English Language and Literature, General Associate's degree not published $59,920
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Undergraduate certificate not published $92,840
General and Operations Managers
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Associate's degree not published $92,840
General and Operations Managers
Fine and Studio Arts Associate's degree not published $59,920
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Fire Protection Undergraduate certificate not published $45,900
Firefighters
Fire Protection Associate's degree not published $45,900
Firefighters
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations Associate's degree not published $68,960
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
Graphic Communications Undergraduate certificate not published $41,890
Printing Press Operators
Graphic Communications Associate's degree not published $41,890
Printing Press Operators
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies Undergraduate certificate not published $38,010
Nursing Assistants
Health and Medical Administrative Services Undergraduate certificate not published $64,000
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate's degree not published $64,000
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs Associate's degree not published
Homeland Security Associate's degree not published $131,710
Managers, All Other
Hospitality Administration/Management Undergraduate certificate not published $83,350
Business Operations Specialists, All Other
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Undergraduate certificate not published $29,240
Childcare Workers
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Associate's degree not published $29,240
Childcare Workers
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $49,410
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $49,410
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Journalism Associate's degree not published $61,920
Editors
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services Associate's degree not published $59,920
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Marketing Undergraduate certificate not published $70,430
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Marketing Associate's degree not published $70,430
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Mathematics Associate's degree not published $59,920
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $47,790
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Associate's degree not published
Non-Professional Legal Studies Associate's degree not published $55,000
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration Associate's degree not published $159,990
Sales Managers
Philosophy Associate's degree not published $64,330
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Physical Sciences, General Associate's degree not published $59,920
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Physics Associate's degree not published $59,920
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services Associate's degree not published $76,780
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Undergraduate certificate not published $38,010
Nursing Assistants
Precision Metal Working Undergraduate certificate not published $49,410
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Precision Metal Working Associate's degree not published $49,410
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Psychology, General Associate's degree not published $131,710
Managers, All Other
Public Health Associate's degree not published $111,030
Medical and Health Services Managers
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Associate's degree not published $62,010
Training and Development Specialists
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Associate's degree not published $131,710
Managers, All Other
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Undergraduate certificate not published $79,320
Registered Nurses
Religion/Religious Studies Associate's degree not published $65,410
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
Social Sciences, General Associate's degree not published $56,450
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness Associate's degree not published $35,900
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Associate's degree not published $56,450
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Associate's degree not published $56,450
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate certificate not published $59,850
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $59,850
Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Associate's degree not published $35,680
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
Visual and Performing Arts, General Associate's degree not published $53,630
Graphic Designers

"Graduates earn" is the median two years after completing, from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, released 2026-06-10; the number in brackets is how many graduates it covers. A dash means the Department has not published a figure — it withholds any median computed from too few graduates — and never that the figure is zero. "The occupation pays" is the state median for the occupation the program leads to, from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, and describes everyone in that job rather than graduates of this school.