Two-year public technical college in Kansas offering career-focused programs with hands-on training.
FHTC offers associate degrees, technical certificates, and healthcare certificates across six major program areas: Arts (Graphic Arts Technology, Hospitality Culinary Arts, Multimedia Design); Health & Human Services (Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Practical Nursing, Emergency Medical Technician, Healthcare Administration); Industry Technology (Automotive Technology, Welding, Precision Agriculture, Power Plant Technology); Information Technology (Computer Program Design, Network Technology, Business Technology); and Applied Technologies. The college emphasizes hands-on, real-world training with expert instructors and provides online learning options for flexible enrollment.
The main campus is located at 3301 West 18th Avenue in Emporia, Kansas, in the scenic Flint Hills region of east-central Kansas. The college provides cutting-edge facilities, personalized learning with mentorship, and career services support. Student demographics (Fall 2023) reflect 67% White, 28% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian, and 1% Black students; 48% are low-income and 52% are from middle-class or affluent backgrounds. The college is an open enrollment institution and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics.
FHTC is an open enrollment institution accepting prospective students, current high school students, transfer students, and non-citizens. The admissions process includes completing an online application form, self-reporting courses and CADRs, selecting a program, and paying fees. The college offers campus visits by appointment and provides pathways for high school students through the Career Clusters Consortium. Transfer students and international students have dedicated support resources.
The college reports a placement rate of 97.6% (239 of 245 contacted respondents employed or continuing education after graduation). Career services assist with internships and job opportunities. FHTC provides academic resource centers, testing services, accessibility services, and veteran education services. The college also offers adult education programs including GED, English as a Second Language, and Adult Basic Education through its Adult Education Center.