Cool Careers are Built at Butler

Learn Skills That Matter in Your Price Range

If you love digging in, getting your hands a little dirty and walking away from a job feeling accomplished, a skilled trade or technical career may be right for you. At Butler, we offer hands-on programs designed for people who like to do, not just sit in a classroom.

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Connected to Industry. Focused on Your Future.

We partner directly with the industries, so you learn current, relevant and valuable job skills employers want. Many programs also offer internship opportunities, helping you build confidence, gain real-world experience and make professional connections — faster.

Quality Education. At A Lower Price Tag.

Butler makes education accessible by offering high-quality programs at a price that keeps your future within reach. Here's what that looks like.

Kansas Institution

Cost Per Credit Hour (In-State Resident)

Butler Community College

$136.50

State four-year*

$323

Private four-year*

$1,198

*Costs for four-year institutions are estimated based on average tuition and fees for one year.

Learn More About Our Skilled Trades & Technical Career Programs

For students ready to build, fix, or work in applied technologies.

Agribusiness

This course of study is an ideal preparation for gaining practical experience in livestock production, agricultural sales and crop yield.

Agriculture

When you major in agriculture, you become part of a tradition based on knowledge, hard-work and a love for the land.

Automotive Technology

Diagnose and repair vehicles with efficiency and precision in our automotive program. Our master teacher guides your progress, helping you build skill and experience for your next step in a dealership or auto shop.

Construction Technology

Earn your degree and get a summer internship with one of Butler's industry partners.

Diesel Technology

Diagnose, repair and replace vehicle and equipment parts in our diesel engineering classes. With our industry-recognized instruction, you can move on to advanced diesel tech training to become a heavy equipment mechanic.

Engineering Technology

Study applied engineering and use the latest equipment and software to learn manufacturing and engineering skills.

Farm & Ranch Management

You learn livestock production, breeding, nutrition and agricultural practices in a state-of-the-art facility and are exposed to hands-on agricultural techniques.

Food Science Business

Take advantage of our state-of-the-art agriculture facility as you gain practical experience in grazing management, agricultural supply logistics and animal procurement.

Food Science Technology

Food science technology students will learn how chemistry, nutrition, biology and other sciences improve the safety and quality of foods.

Pre-Engineering

At Butler, you get both the theoretical and hands-on elements that are necessary to prepare for an engineering degree.

Pre-Veterinary

The pre-veterinary program is intended for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution. You'll learn how to make a difference in animals' lives.s

Welding Technology

When you study welding at Butler, you train under an AWS certified welding instructor and use state-of-the-art welding equipment.

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About Butler

Established in 1927, Butler Community College is Kansas’ second-largest community college. At Butler you'll find big opportunities and receive personal attention, with small class sizes ensuring every student is seen and supported by our dedicated, caring faculty.

Butler has in-person and online learning options for more than 85 academic programs and certificate pathways.