What Programs and Degree Options Does Barton Community College Offer?

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Barton Community College offers two main academic paths — transfer programs built to move into a four-year college, and career programs designed to get you into employment faster — plus short-term training in fields like commercial driving, weights and measures, and safety. You can browse everything by program area, by campus, or alphabetically. The right choice depends on whether your goal is a bachelor's degree elsewhere or a credential and job sooner.

The two main paths

Transfer programs are structured so credits carry over easily to a four-year college. Choose this if you plan to continue toward a bachelor's degree and want to start at community college rates.

Career programs put you on a faster track to employment, according to the college. Choose this if you want job-ready skills rather than a transfer sequence.

Program areas listed by the college

Barton organizes its offerings into these categories:

  • Agriculture
  • Business/Economics
  • Communication
  • Computer/Information Technology
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Fine and Performing Arts
  • General Studies
  • Health, Physical Education, Recreation
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Industrial & Energy Technology
  • Liberal Studies
  • Military Studies/Leadership
  • Pre-Professional
  • Pre-Professional Healthcare
  • Public Safety, Corrections and Security
  • Science and Math

Short-term training and certificates

Beyond degree programs, Barton lists training opportunities including:

  • Commercial Driver's License
  • Weights and Measures
  • HazMat
  • Occupational Safety and Health
  • Military Customized Training

It also highlights a Scale Technician Certificate Program, aimed at the weights and measures industry, and a Federal Human Resources program designed for transitioning servicemembers, military spouses, and civilian learners.

How to browse and narrow down

You can filter programs three ways:

Method Use it when
By program category You know the field you want (e.g., Health Professions)
By campus You need a location that fits you
Alphabetically (A–Z) You already have a program name in mind

Campus options listed are Barton County Campus, Online, Fort Riley, Grandview Plaza, and Fort Leavenworth.

Cost signals worth noting

The site states current Kansas high school students can take Barton classes at tuition rates of $50 per credit hour or scholarship rates of $75 per credit hour. For other students, billing, payment plans, and payment details are handled through the college's billing and payment pages rather than stated on the programs overview.

A practical way to decide

If your goal is a bachelor's degree, start with the transfer programs and confirm the four-year school accepts the credits. If your goal is to work soon, look at career programs and the certificate options above. If you need a specific location or online flexibility, filter by campus first, then compare programs within it.