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2026 Nursing Schools in Kansas

Browse 40 nursing schools in Kansas. Compare programs, tuition, completion rates, and quality scores. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology — a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.

Top Kansas Nursing Schools Public Lawrence, KS

University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas is a public institution ranked among the top 50 nursing schools. The school reports a 68% graduation rate.

$12,102 In-State Tuition
29,792 Students
68% Graduation Rate
12 Programs

With annual in-state tuition at $5,923, Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 49% graduation rate.

$5,923 In-State Tuition
12,878 Students
49% Graduation Rate
10 Programs

Public Coffeyville, KS

With annual in-state tuition at $3,600, Coffeyville Community College in Coffeyville, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 40% graduation rate.

$3,600 In-State Tuition
1,466 Students
40% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Hutchinson, KS

With annual in-state tuition at $3,840, Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 5,119 students.

$3,840 In-State Tuition
5,119 Students
46% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Public Manhattan, KS

Manhattan Area Technical College is a smaller public institution in Manhattan, Kansas with about 878 students. Annual in-state tuition is $9,844.

$9,844 In-State Tuition
878 Students
68% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Garden City, KS

With annual in-state tuition at $3,750, Garden City Community College in Garden City, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 2,079 students.

$3,750 In-State Tuition
2,079 Students
42% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Pittsburg, KS

Pittsburg State University is a public school in Pittsburg, Kansas offering nursing education. It offers 9 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$8,400 In-State Tuition
5,755 Students
57% Graduation Rate
9 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Hesston, KS

Hesston College is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Hesston, Kansas with about 373 students. The school reports a 70% graduation rate.

$32,936 In-State Tuition
373 Students
70% Graduation Rate
3 Programs
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Public Great Bend, KS

With annual in-state tuition at $4,032, Barton County Community College in Great Bend, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 42% graduation rate.

$4,032 In-State Tuition
5,092 Students
42% Graduation Rate
2 Programs

Public Wichita, KS

Wichita State University is a public institution in Wichita, Kansas. The school reports a 52% graduation rate.

$9,684 In-State Tuition
16,689 Students
52% Graduation Rate
8 Programs
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Public Salina, KS

Salina Area Technical College is a smaller public institution in Salina, Kansas with about 1,016 students. Annual in-state tuition is $7,128.

$7,128 In-State Tuition
1,016 Students
67% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Parsons, KS

With annual in-state tuition at $4,064, Labette Community College in Parsons, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $37,818 within ten years.

$4,064 In-State Tuition
1,426 Students
26% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Topeka, KS

Washburn University provides nursing education from its campus in Topeka, Kansas. The school reports a 53% graduation rate.

$9,945 In-State Tuition
6,033 Students
53% Graduation Rate
8 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Leavenworth, KS

University of Saint Mary is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Leavenworth, Kansas with about 1,462 students. The school reports a 42% graduation rate.

$35,380 In-State Tuition
1,462 Students
42% Graduation Rate
5 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Atchison, KS

Benedictine College provides nursing education from its campus in Atchison, Kansas. Total enrollment is about 2,535 students.

$36,350 In-State Tuition
2,535 Students
66% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Overland Park, KS

With annual in-state tuition at $2,904, Johnson County Community College in Overland Park, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $45,387 within ten years.

$2,904 In-State Tuition
18,743 Students
28% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
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Public Highland, KS

With annual in-state tuition at $4,080, Highland Community College in Highland, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 38% graduation rate.

$4,080 In-State Tuition
2,190 Students
38% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Baldwin City, KS

Baker University is a private nonprofit school in Baldwin City, Kansas offering nursing education. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$35,300 In-State Tuition
2,017 Students
54% Graduation Rate
6 Programs

Public Fort Scott, KS

With annual in-state tuition at $3,840, Fort Scott Community College in Fort Scott, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 35% graduation rate.

$3,840 In-State Tuition
1,376 Students
35% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Emporia, KS

Emporia State University is a public school in Emporia, Kansas offering nursing education. Annual in-state tuition is $7,106.

$7,106 In-State Tuition
4,557 Students
53% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Public Kansas City, KS

With annual in-state tuition at $3,585, Kansas City Kansas Community College in Kansas City, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 5,014 students.

$3,585 In-State Tuition
5,014 Students
35% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Salina, KS

Kansas Wesleyan University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Salina, Kansas with about 1,021 students. Graduates earn a median of $51,152 within ten years.

$34,630 In-State Tuition
1,021 Students
36% Graduation Rate
1 Programs

Private, Non-Profit Wichita, KS

A private nonprofit institution, Newman University serves students in Wichita, Kansas. Annual in-state tuition is $35,500.

$35,500 In-State Tuition
2,939 Students
53% Graduation Rate
6 Programs

Public Concordia, KS

With annual in-state tuition at $3,750, Cloud County Community College in Concordia, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $39,883 within ten years.

$3,750 In-State Tuition
1,715 Students
44% Graduation Rate
1 Programs
B

Public El Dorado, KS

With annual in-state tuition at $4,471, Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kansas is among the more affordable public options in the region. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.

$4,471 In-State Tuition
6,841 Students
30% Graduation Rate
2 Programs
# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
1 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS $12,102 68% 12
2 Fort Hays State University Hays, KS $5,923 49.2% 10
3 Coffeyville Community College Coffeyville, KS $3,600 40.1% 1
4 Hutchinson Community College Hutchinson, KS $3,840 45.7% 1
5 Manhattan Area Technical College Manhattan, KS $9,844 67.7% 1
6 Garden City Community College Garden City, KS $3,750 41.7% 1
7 Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS $8,400 56.5% 9
8 Hesston College Hesston, KS $32,936 70.5% 3
9 Barton County Community College Great Bend, KS $4,032 41.9% 2
10 Wichita State University Wichita, KS $9,684 51.5% 8
11 Salina Area Technical College Salina, KS $7,128 67.4% 1
12 Labette Community College Parsons, KS $4,064 26.3% 1
13 Washburn University Topeka, KS $9,945 53.4% 8
14 University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, KS $35,380 41.5% 5
15 Benedictine College Atchison, KS $36,350 66.5% 1
16 Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS $2,904 28.4% 1
17 Highland Community College Highland, KS $4,080 38.1% 1
18 Baker University Baldwin City, KS $35,300 53.9% 6
19 Fort Scott Community College Fort Scott, KS $3,840 35.4% 1
20 Emporia State University Emporia, KS $7,106 53% 1
21 Kansas City Kansas Community College Kansas City, KS $3,585 34.9% 1
22 Kansas Wesleyan University Salina, KS $34,630 35.6% 1
23 Newman University Wichita, KS $35,500 52.9% 6
24 Cloud County Community College Concordia, KS $3,750 44.4% 1
25 Butler Community College El Dorado, KS $4,471 30.4% 2

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

Data is sourced from the College Scorecard API and may not reflect the most current information. Please verify details with the school directly.

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