Best Colleges in Kansas (2026)
74 colleges ranked by graduate earnings, acceptance rates, and outcomes — powered by federal data from the U.S. Department of Education.
74
Colleges
$44,159
Avg Earnings (10yr)
$16,433
Avg Net Price
79%
Avg Admit Rate
47%
Avg Grad Rate
State Overview
Kansas is home to 74 colleges and universities, ranging from research universities to community colleges. Baker University leads the state in graduate earnings, with state alumni earning $44,159 on average ten years after enrollment. Whether you're looking for a flagship research university, a liberal arts college, or a career-focused program, Kansas offers diverse options across all price points.
Quick Facts — Kansas Colleges
Top 10 Colleges in Kansas by Graduate Earnings
Ranked by median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Public and private nonprofit only.
2
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe·Private Nonprofit
Admit
79%
Net Price
$32,165
Grad Rate
54%
Earnings
$62,972
4
University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth·Private Nonprofit
Admit
87%
Net Price
$22,519
Grad Rate
48%
Earnings
$59,483
7
Ottawa University-Kansas City
Overland Park·Private Nonprofit
Admit
N/A
Net Price
N/A
Grad Rate
N/A
Earnings
$55,552
8
Ottawa University-Online
Overland Park·Private Nonprofit
Admit
N/A
Net Price
N/A
Grad Rate
43%
Earnings
$55,552
9
Ottawa University-Ottawa
Ottawa·Private Nonprofit
Admit
83%
Net Price
$27,963
Grad Rate
28%
Earnings
$55,552
Most Affordable Colleges in Kansas
Lowest average net price after grants and scholarships. Public and private nonprofit only.
#1 Most AffordablePublic
Haskell Indian Nations UniversityLawrence, KS
$3,134/ yr avg net
18% grad rate
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| School | City | Type | Admit Rate | Net Price | Grad Rate | Earnings (10yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen County Community College | Iola | Public | N/A | $8,642 | N/A | $40,059 |
| Baker University | Baldwin City | Private Nonprofit | 94% | $25,301 | 58% | $63,855 |
| Barclay College | Haviland | Private Nonprofit | 51% | $29,290 | 32% | $36,355 |
| Barton County Community College | Great Bend | Public | N/A | $9,905 | N/A | $40,428 |
| Bellus Academy | Manhattan | Private For-Profit | N/A | $26,631 | N/A | $25,223 |
| Benedictine College | Atchison | Private Nonprofit | 98% | $27,891 | 62% | $53,175 |
| Bethany College | Lindsborg | Private Nonprofit | 56% | $27,686 | 36% | $49,694 |
| Bethel College-North Newton | North Newton | Private Nonprofit | 94% | $32,917 | 41% | $49,898 |
| Butler Community College | El Dorado | Public | N/A | $15,724 | N/A | $41,206 |
| Central Christian College of Kansas | McPherson | Private Nonprofit | 53% | $11,404 | 27% | $44,468 |
| Cleveland University-Kansas City | Overland Park | Private Nonprofit | 69% | $35,764 | 100% | $52,304 |
| Cloud County Community College | Concordia | Public | N/A | $11,685 | N/A | $39,883 |
| Coffeyville Community College | Coffeyville | Public | N/A | $4,957 | N/A | $35,246 |
| Colby Community College | Colby | Public | N/A | $7,886 | N/A | $41,889 |
| Cowley County Community College | Arkansas City | Public | N/A | $7,175 | N/A | $37,723 |
| Crave Beauty Academy | Wichita | Private For-Profit | N/A | $19,183 | N/A | $26,589 |
| Dodge City Community College | Dodge City | Public | N/A | $4,068 | N/A | $45,427 |
| Donnelly College | Kansas City | Private Nonprofit | N/A | $11,476 | 46% | $35,715 |
| Emporia State University | Emporia | Public | 98% | $16,261 | 56% | $47,601 |
| Eric Fisher Academy | Wichita | Private For-Profit | N/A | $14,603 | N/A | $32,858 |
| Flint Hills Technical College | Emporia | Public | N/A | $16,017 | N/A | $47,007 |
| Fort Hays State University | Hays | Public | 90% | $12,569 | 48% | $48,928 |
| Fort Hays State University-Northwest Kansas Technical College | Goodland | Public | N/A | $13,074 | N/A | $38,616 |
| Fort Hays Tech North Central | Beloit | Public | N/A | $12,393 | N/A | $46,928 |
| Fort Scott Community College | Fort Scott | Public | N/A | $5,586 | N/A | $37,213 |
| Friends University | Wichita | Private Nonprofit | 55% | $27,715 | 43% | $52,113 |
| Galen Health Institutes-Wichita | Wichita | Private For-Profit | N/A | $29,785 | N/A | $61,480 |
| Garden City Community College | Garden City | Public | N/A | $8,244 | N/A | $41,704 |
| Haskell Indian Nations University | Lawrence | Public | 90% | $3,134 | 18% | $37,043 |
| Hays Academy of Hair Design | Hays | Private For-Profit | N/A | $14,612 | N/A | $23,712 |
| Hays Academy of Hair Design | Salina | Private For-Profit | N/A | $14,418 | N/A | $23,712 |
| Heartland Welding Academy | Andover | Private For-Profit | N/A | $20,194 | N/A | N/A |
| Hesston College | Hesston | Private Nonprofit | N/A | $26,299 | 61% | $47,495 |
| Highland Community College | Highland | Public | N/A | $10,454 | N/A | $41,291 |
| Hutchinson Community College | Hutchinson | Public | N/A | $6,727 | N/A | $43,470 |
| Independence Community College | Independence | Public | N/A | $3,265 | N/A | $34,941 |
| Johnson County Community College | Overland Park | Public | N/A | $14,176 | N/A | $45,387 |
| Kansas Christian College | Overland Park | Private Nonprofit | N/A | $15,313 | 10% | N/A |
| Kansas City Kansas Community College | Kansas City | Public | N/A | $16,744 | N/A | $40,795 |
| Kansas State University | Manhattan | Public | 82% | $19,406 | 71% | $57,262 |
| Kansas Wesleyan University | Salina | Private Nonprofit | 72% | $22,671 | 49% | $51,152 |
| Labette Community College | Parsons | Public | N/A | $5,939 | N/A | $37,818 |
| Manhattan Area Technical College | Manhattan | Public | N/A | $10,074 | N/A | $51,864 |
| Manhattan Christian College | Manhattan | Private Nonprofit | 100% | $24,213 | 44% | $48,860 |
| McPherson College | McPherson | Private Nonprofit | 77% | $26,441 | 34% | $52,084 |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | Olathe | Private Nonprofit | 79% | $32,165 | 54% | $62,972 |
| Mitsu Sato Hair Academy | Overland Park | Private For-Profit | N/A | $14,330 | N/A | N/A |
| Neosho County Community College | Chanute | Public | N/A | $10,271 | N/A | $45,966 |
| Newman University | Wichita | Private Nonprofit | 74% | $19,971 | 53% | $55,041 |
| Old Town Barber College | Wichita | Private For-Profit | N/A | $15,111 | N/A | $21,295 |
| Ottawa University-Kansas City | Overland Park | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | N/A | $55,552 |
| Ottawa University-Online | Overland Park | Private Nonprofit | N/A | N/A | 43% | $55,552 |
| Ottawa University-Ottawa | Ottawa | Private Nonprofit | 83% | $27,963 | 28% | $55,552 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Overland Park | Overland Park | Private For-Profit | N/A | $18,343 | N/A | N/A |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Wichita | Wichita | Private For-Profit | N/A | $17,847 | N/A | $31,553 |
| Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg | Public | 89% | $15,784 | 57% | $50,579 |
| Pratt Community College | Pratt | Public | N/A | $9,731 | N/A | $51,892 |
| Rasmussen University-Kansas | Topeka | Private For-Profit | N/A | $23,980 | 45% | $39,080 |
| Salina Area Technical College | Salina | Public | N/A | $6,468 | N/A | $42,175 |
| Sami Halaseh Institute | Andover | Private For-Profit | N/A | $15,932 | N/A | N/A |
| Seward County Community College | Liberal | Public | N/A | $6,717 | N/A | $41,445 |
| Southwestern College | Winfield | Private Nonprofit | 76% | $29,824 | 36% | $55,646 |
| Sterling College | Sterling | Private Nonprofit | 48% | $22,371 | 41% | $45,846 |
| Tabor College | Hillsboro | Private Nonprofit | 65% | $20,205 | 34% | $54,058 |
| University of Kansas | Lawrence | Public | 93% | $18,059 | 69% | $61,945 |
| University of Saint Mary | Leavenworth | Private Nonprofit | 87% | $22,519 | 48% | $59,483 |
| Washburn Institute of Technology | Topeka | Public | N/A | $8,607 | N/A | $49,774 |
| Washburn University | Topeka | Public | N/A | $15,280 | 53% | $49,774 |
| WellSpring School of Allied Health-Lawrence | Lawrence | Private For-Profit | N/A | $15,143 | N/A | $29,839 |
| WellSpring School of Allied Health-Wichita | Wichita | Private For-Profit | N/A | $8,925 | N/A | $29,839 |
| Wichita State University | Wichita | Public | 94% | $13,194 | 51% | $51,532 |
| Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology | Wichita | Public | N/A | $8,805 | N/A | $38,679 |
| Wichita Technical Institute | Wichita | Private For-Profit | N/A | $18,793 | N/A | $34,101 |
| Z Hair Academy | Overland Park | Private For-Profit | 100% | $18,893 | N/A | $27,346 |
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