Nursing Schools in Kansas
49 accredited nursing programs found
49
Nursing Schools
33 / 16
Public / Private
$5,335
Avg Public Tuition
47.2%
Avg Grad Rate
Registered Nurse Salary in Kansas
Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median Salary
$68,930
Mean Salary
$71,300
Entry Level (10th %)
$52,750
Experienced (90th %)
$91,740
RNs Employed: 28,540
vs National Median: -26% (below $93,600)
Job Growth (2023-2033): +5%
Tuition Overview
| Avg Public Tuition | $5,335 |
| Lowest Tuition | $600 |
| Highest Tuition | $38,480 |
| Avg Private Tuition | $30,493 |
Student Outcomes
| Avg Graduation Rate | 47.2% |
| Avg Earnings After Grad | $46,307 |
| Avg Student Debt | $14,257 |
| Total Enrollment | 121,665 |
All Nursing Schools in Kansas
| Institution | City | Type | Tuition (In-State) | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | Lawrence | Public | $11,700 | 19,857 |
| Kansas State University | Manhattan | Public | $10,942 | 14,835 |
| Johnson County Community College | Overland Park | Public | $2,328 | 10,634 |
| Wichita State University | Wichita | Public | $9,322 | 10,493 |
| Fort Hays State University | Hays | Public | $5,633 | 9,792 |
| Butler Community College | El Dorado | Public | $3,556 | 5,694 |
| Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg | Public | $8,008 | 4,162 |
| Washburn University | Topeka | Public | $9,578 | 4,093 |
| Kansas City Kansas Community College | Kansas City | Public | $3,150 | 3,071 |
| Hutchinson Community College | Hutchinson | Public | $3,420 | 2,911 |
| Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology | Wichita | Public | $6,018 | 2,778 |
| Emporia State University | Emporia | Public | $7,356 | 2,328 |
| Barton County Community College | Great Bend | Public | $3,616 | 2,273 |
| Benedictine College | Atchison | Private | $34,800 | 2,236 |
| Cowley County Community College | Arkansas City | Public | $4,350 | 1,548 |
| Garden City Community College | Garden City | Public | $3,570 | 1,321 |
| Highland Community College | Highland | Public | $4,116 | 1,262 |
| Dodge City Community College | Dodge City | Public | $4,650 | 1,200 |
| Seward County Community College | Liberal | Public | $3,744 | 1,140 |
| Baker University | Baldwin City | Private | $33,900 | 1,080 |
| Southwestern College | Winfield | Private | $38,480 | 1,026 |
| Friends University | Wichita | Private | $32,748 | 1,015 |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | Olathe | Private | $36,120 | 977 |
| Kansas Wesleyan University | Salina | Private | $33,470 | 894 |
| University of Saint Mary | Leavenworth | Private | $33,890 | 889 |
| Haskell Indian Nations University | Lawrence | Public | $600 | 878 |
| Coffeyville Community College | Coffeyville | Public | $3,040 | 870 |
| Wichita Technical Institute | Wichita | For-Profit | N/A | 866 |
| Newman University | Wichita | Private | $35,500 | 857 |
| Neosho County Community College | Chanute | Public | $5,644 | 848 |
| Colby Community College | Colby | Public | $4,046 | 837 |
| Cloud County Community College | Concordia | Public | $3,180 | 807 |
| McPherson College | McPherson | Private | $35,162 | 786 |
| Labette Community College | Parsons | Public | $3,968 | 766 |
| Fort Scott Community College | Fort Scott | Public | $3,240 | 763 |
| Allen County Community College | Iola | Public | $3,920 | 761 |
| Pratt Community College | Pratt | Public | $4,064 | 600 |
| Sterling College | Sterling | Private | $32,200 | 569 |
| Independence Community College | Independence | Public | $4,260 | 518 |
| Bethel College-North Newton | North Newton | Private | $34,002 | 499 |
| North Central Kansas Technical College | Beloit | Public | $7,208 | 472 |
| Central Christian College of Kansas | McPherson | Private | $21,000 | 394 |
| Salina Area Technical College | Salina | Public | $7,020 | 352 |
| Donnelly College | Kansas City | Private | $10,350 | 343 |
| Flint Hills Technical College | Emporia | Public | $6,196 | 341 |
| Manhattan Area Technical College | Manhattan | Public | $9,276 | 328 |
| Northwest Kansas Technical College | Goodland | Public | N/A | 314 |
| Hesston College | Hesston | Private | $31,368 | 308 |
| Cleveland University-Kansas City | Overland Park | Private | $14,400 | 79 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing schools are in Kansas?
There are 49 accredited nursing programs in Kansas, including 33 public and 16 private institutions.
What is the average nursing school tuition in Kansas?
The average in-state tuition at public nursing schools in Kansas is $5,335. Tuition ranges from $600 to $38,480 across all institutions.
How much do nurses earn in Kansas?
The median annual salary for registered nurses in Kansas is $68,930, with entry-level nurses earning around $52,750 and experienced nurses earning up to $91,740. There are 28,540 RNs employed in the state.
What is the graduation rate for nursing schools in Kansas?
The average graduation rate across nursing programs in Kansas is 47.2%. The highest graduation rate belongs to Northwest Kansas Technical College at 76.9%.
What is the average student debt for nursing graduates in Kansas?
The average median student debt for graduates of nursing programs in Kansas is $14,257. Graduates earn a median of $46,307 within 10 years of enrollment.