Higher Education in Junction City-Geary County

Higher Education

Our region’s well-educated workforce is a tremendous asset for area companies. Our high school graduation rates and the percentage of graduates who hold bachelor’s degrees are both well above national averages. In addition, our state education system is one of the best in the nation and plays a role in the success of many businesses.

Higher Education

Cloud County Community College

Kansas State University (K-State)

Manhattan Area Technical College

Barton Community College - Grandview Plaza Campus

Grantham University

Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus

Education

The brand new Junction City High School is a military connected 6A school that prepares students to Educate Locally, Impact Globally and become successful citizens by developing relationships and incorporating relevance and rigor into the curriculum.

Technical Training

Twenty minutes from one of the top tech colleges in the nation: Manhattan Area Technical College.

Natural Beauty

Home to the largest lake in Kansas with 163 miles of shoreline.

Connected

Five exits off I-70 and an abundance of affordable sites for development.

Connected

An unbeatable drive-time radius with multiple major markets within 600 miles.

2020 Great American Defense Community

This is a national level award that is only given to five communities per year across the entire United States after a tough competition between applicants. This award demonstrates the continuous dedication that Junction City shows in its support of Fort Riley and the 1st Infantry Division.

Higher Education

Kansas State University, a world-class research institution, is 20 minutes away.