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Trade Schools in Kansas - Finding the Right KS Vocational Training

Are you considering attending trade schools in Kansas? If so, you’ll be pleased to learn that the Sunflower State’s vocational education system is second-to-none.

Not only do the state’s technical colleges offer courses that can qualify you for an entry-level position in its booming healthcare and manufacturing industries, but they also provide instruction in a number of other growing fields.
 

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Trade Schools in KS

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There are currently 38 trade schools in Kansas recognized by the National Center for Education Statistics, offering a wide range of degree, certificate and diploma programs. The following table lists basic program information as well as a link to contact each school directly.

NameAddress
Academy of Aesthetic Arts10316 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee, Kansas 66203-3502
B Street Design School of International Hair Styling-Overland Park10324 Mastin, Overland Park, Kansas 66212
B Street Design School of Internationl Hair Styling-Wichita1675 S Rock Rd, Wichita, Kansas 67207
Bellus Academy1130 Westloop Place, Manhattan, Kansas 66502-2838
Brown Mackie College-Salina2106 South 9th Street, Salina, Kansas 67401-7307
Bryan University1527 SW Fairlawn Rd, Topeka, Kansas 66604
B-Street Design School of International Hair Styling1601 West 23rd Street, Suite 204, Lawrence, Kansas 66046-2743
Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics12004 West 95th Street, Lenexa, Kansas 66215-3803
Eric Fisher Academy6727 W Central, Wichita, Kansas 67212
Hays Academy of Hair Design1214 East 27th Street, Hays, Kansas 67601
Hays Academy of Hair Design115 South 5th Street, Salina, Kansas 67401-0000
Heritage College-Wichita2800 S Rock Rd, Wichita, Kansas 67210
ITT Technical Institute-Overland Park7600 West 119th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66213-1106
ITT Technical Institute-Wichita8111 E. 32nd Street North, Suite 103, Wichita, Kansas 67226
La Baron Hairdressing Academy-Overland Park8119 Robinson, Overland Park, Kansas 66204
Marinello School of Beauty-Topeka3602 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, Kansas 66611
Marinello Schools of Beauty-Manhattan512 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, Kansas 66502-6082
Mitsu Sato Hair Academy9062 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, Kansas 66212-1457
National American University-Overland Park10310 Mastin, Overland Park, Kansas 66212-5451
National American University-Wichita7309 East 21st Street North Suite G-40, Wichita, Kansas 67206-1097
Old Town Barber College901 SouthWest 37th Street, Topeka, Kansas 66601-0000
Old Town Barber College1211 E Douglas, Wichita, Kansas 67211-1605
Paul Mitchell the School-Overland Park8731 West 95th Street, Overland Park, Kansas 66212
Paul Mitchell the School-Wichita3242 N. Rock Road Suite 106, Wichita, Kansas 67226-0000
Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence1601 W 23rd Street, Suite 200, Lawrence, Kansas 66046-2703
Regency Beauty Institute-Olathe12517 S Rogers Road, Olathe, Kansas 66062
Regency Beauty Institute-Topeka1930 SW Wanamaker Road, Suite A, Topeka, Kansas 66604
Regency Beauty Institute-Wichita8227 E Kellogg Dr, Unit #8, Wichita, Kansas 67207
Sidneys Hair Dressing College200 E. 3rd, Hutchinson, Kansas 67501
University of Phoenix-Lenexa Learning Center8345 Lenexa Dr, Wichita, Kansas 66214-1654
Vatterott College-Wichita8853 E. 37th Street N., Wichita, Kansas 67226
WellSpring School of Allied Health947 New Hampshire, Lawrence, Kansas 66045-3073
Wichita Technical Institute2051 South Meridian, Wichita, Kansas 67213-1927
Xenon International Academy-Kansas City1215 E. Santa Fe, Olathe, Kansas 66061
Xenon International Academy-Wichita3804 W Douglas, Wichita, Kansas 67203
Z Hair Academy2429 Iowa St Ste E, Lawrence, Kansas 66046

Employment & Salary Outlook

Projecting the Future Kansas Labor Market

The majority of growth in the Kansas labor market over the next decade is expected to take place in the state’s healthcare industry. According to the latest projections from the Kansas Department of Labor, the 10 positions shown below will experience the fastest growth rates in the state through 2020 among positions that will create at least 350 net new jobs.

Kansas’ 10 Fastest Growing Occupations

You can watch a brief video profiling each of the following positions, and review the latest official state employment data by clicking on the name of the position below.

Home Health Aides

Minimum Education: Less than high school with certification from an accredited program.

Median Salary in KS (2012): $20,900

2010 Employment: 8,350

2020 Employment: 13,230

Pct Change: 58%

 

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Personal Care Aides

Minimum Education: Less than high school

Median Salary in KS (2012): $18,900

2010 Employment: 17,900

2020 Employment: 27,460

Pct Change: 53%
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Personal Financial Advisors

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree

Median Salary in KS (2012): $68,700

2010 Employment: 1,800

2020 Employment: 2,570

Pct Change: 43%

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Physical Therapist Assistants

Minimum Education: Two-year associate’s degree from an accredited program.

Median Salary in KS (2012): $53,800

2010 Employment: 950

2020 Employment: 1,330

Pct Change: 40%

 
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Market Research Analysts and Specialists

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree

Median Salary in KS (2012): $53,500

2010 Employment: 3,260

2020 Employment: 4,460

Pct Change: 37%

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Medical Secretaries

Minimum Education: High school diploma

Median Salary in KS (2012): $29,000

2010 Employment: 3,360

2020 Employment: 4,570

Pct Change: 36%

 
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Coaches and Scouts

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree

Median Salary in KS (2012): $19,200

2010 Employment: 4,320

2020 Employment: 5,870

Pct Change: 36%

 

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Dental Hygienists

Minimum Education: Two-year associate’s degree from an accredited program.

Median Salary in KS (2012): $66,800

2010 Employment: 1,730

2020 Employment: 2,340

Pct Change: 35%

 
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Physical Therapists

Minimum Education: Doctoral or professional degree (DPT)

Median Salary in KS (2012): $74,600

2010 Employment: 1,680

2020 Employment: 2,240

Pct Change: 34%

 

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Occupational Therapists

Minimum Education: Master’s degree

Median Salary in KS (2012): $77,600

2010 Employment: 990

2020 Employment: 1,320

Pct Change: 33%

 
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Source: Kansas Department of Labor, Labor Market Information Services

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