Wichita Area Technical College

Located at 4004 N Webb Rd in Wichita, Kan., Wichita Area Technical College (WATC) offers transferable general education courses and more than 100 degree and certificate options in Aviation, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Design, Business & Police Science.

Aviation Degree and Certificate Programs
Choose from a variety of Aviation degree and certificate programs to begin your path towards becoming a skilled professional in an aviation-related field. Train at our state-of-the-art campus, the National Center for Aviation Training (NCAT), to receive quality experience and skills that will prepare you for your career in Aerostructures, Avionics, Composites or even as an FAA approved Aviation Maintenance Technician.

Healthcare Degree and Certificate Programs
Choose from various Healthcare degree and certificate programs, which include CNA/CMA/HHA, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Surgical Technology, Practical Nurse and more.

Manufacturing Degree and Certificate Programs
WATC faculty offer knowledge, credentials and experience in their areas of expertise. WATC offers programs in manufacturing including: Welding, Machining, Robotics, Automotive and more in the following degree and certificate options:

Associate of Applied Science (AAS): Typically a 2-Year Program
Technical Certificate (TC): Typically a 1-Year Program
Certificate of Completion (COC): Usually completed in less than 1 semester

Business Program Description
WATC faculty offer knowledge, credentials and experience in their areas of expertise.
Associate of Applied Science (AAS): Typically a 2-Year Program
Technical Certificate (TC): Typically a 1-Year Program
Certificate of Completion (COC): Usually completed in less than 1 semester

Design Degree and Certificate Programs
WATC faculty offer knowledge, credentials and experience in their areas of expertise. WATC offers Design programs including: Interior Design, Architectural Design, Engineering Design and more.

Transferable General Education Courses
WATC offers transferable general education courses that are guaranteed by the Kansas Board of Regents to transfer to public colleges and universities in Kansas. General Education courses are available for students who would like to begin their college education with a more personal and affordable option to private schools and state universities.

High School Students can take free Technical courses or reduced general education courses through JumpStart.

WATC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (ncahlc.org) and governed by the Kansas Board of Regents. Credits earned at WATC can easily transfer to other two- and four- year colleges like Butler Community College, Wichita State University, Friends University and many others. For a list of courses that are guaranteed to transfer, view the Kansas Seamless Transfer Guide.

We keep our class sizes small and our tuition low.