by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on University of Kansas Graduate School? We’ve put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what degree programs University of Kansas offers, if the school is ranked, how diverse it is, and much more. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed.Our methodology places a high weight on things such as post-graduation wages, time to graduate, and student-per-faculty ratio. Post-graduation debt, faculty and staff diversity, and other factors are also taken into account.
Out of the 4,630 colleges and universities analyzed in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, University of Kansas took the #168 spot.This places the school in the Top 15% of the country for overall quality.As a result, University of Kansas is a recipient of this year’s Best Master’s Schools badge.University of Kansas also ranked #1 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Kansas.
There were 4,630 college and universities analyzed in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and University of Kansas took the #168 spot on the list.University of Kansas also ranked #1 for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Kansas.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingOut of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, University of Kansas came in at #168. In addition, University of Kansas took the #1 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Kansas.
In College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, University of Kansas took the #168 spot out of 4,630 schools. In addition, University of Kansas took the #1 spot for Best Graduate Schools in Kansas.
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,707 graduate students attended University of Kansas.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Keep reading to learn more.
The total graduate student population at University of Kansas is made up of 57.3% women and 42.7% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
Of all the graduate students at University of Kansas, around 22.5% belong to a racial-ethnic minority group.The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 16.1% of graduate students hail from another country.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average tuition and fees for graduate students is shown below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $25,029 | $31,812 |
| Fees | $1,134 | $1,134 |
The typical graduate student at University of Kansas who borrowed carries a median debt of $23,577.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at University of Kansas enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $70,366.
Doctoral degree recipients from University of Kansas earn an average early-career salary of $66,751.
Graduate students who earn their professional degree at University of Kansas enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $147,573.
After earning their post-master’s certificate from University of Kansas, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $62,440.
The graduate programs at University of Kansas lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Medicine | $183,730 |
| Nursing | $174,248 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | $139,235 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $122,538 |
| Business Administration & Management | $108,369 |
| Accounting | $89,276 |
| Statistics. | $88,964 |
| Law | $83,060 |
| Civil Engineering | $80,457 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $79,622 |
Located in Lawrence, Kansas, University of Kansas is a public institution.The city atmosphere of Lawrence makes it a great place for students who enjoy having lots of educational and entertainment options. Get more details about the location of University of Kansas.
Contact details for University of Kansas are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | Strong Hall, 1450 Jayhawk Blvd, Room 230, Lawrence, KS 66045 |
| Phone: | 785-864-2700 |
| Website: | www.ku.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/KU |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/KUNews |
About 39.5% of the graduate students at University of Kansas took at least one online class.For that same period, 26.1% of grad students took all of their classes online.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
Just like the master’s programs above, the doctorate programs shown here are only those in which doctorate degrees were awarded.
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a graduate certificate.
Listed here are the programs in which University of Kansas awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 4 | — |
| Communication Sciences | 14 | — |
| Law | 118 | $83,060 |
| Medicine | 200 | $183,730 |
| Nursing | 69 | $174,248 |
| Nutrition Science | 4 | — |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 111 | $139,235 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 115 | — |
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 1 | — |
| Nursing | 7 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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