by our College Data Analytics TeamEducation degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their education programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 21 schools to find the best for education students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall education education in Kansas.
Leading the list is University Of Kansas, our #1 school for education. This very large public university is located in the city of Lawrence. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 446 education degrees were awarded at University Of Kansas in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $46,334 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,246. See the full education program report for University Of Kansas
A rank of #2 makes Kansas State University one of the top schools for education. Located in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public university. About 71% of students finish within six years. About 712 education degrees were awarded at Kansas State University in the most recent year. Education graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of $46,993 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,075. See the full education program report for Kansas State University
Tabor College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in education, ranking #3. Located in the rural area of Hillsboro, Tabor College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 34% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 29 education students who graduated with this degree at Tabor College in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in education from Tabor College
A rank of #4 makes Emporia State University one of the top schools for education. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Emporia. Emporia State University graduates 56% of students within six years. There were roughly 671 education students who graduated with this degree at Emporia State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Emporia State University earn around $52,991 in the first couple years of their career. Emporia State University graduates carry a median of $22,676 in student loans. See the full education program report for Emporia State University
Ottawa University Online is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in education, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Overland Park, Ottawa University Online is a small private not-for-profit institution. Ottawa University Online graduates 43% of students within six years. About 28 education degrees were awarded at Ottawa University Online in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $42,056 in their early career. Ottawa University Online graduates carry a median of $29,582 in student loans. More information about a degree in education from Ottawa University Online
Pittsburg State University placed #6 among the best education schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Pittsburg. Pittsburg State University graduates 51% of students within six years. There were roughly 319 education students who graduated with this degree at Pittsburg State University in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Pittsburg State University earn a median of $47,755 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,958. See the full education program report for Pittsburg State University
Wichita State University came in at #7 for education this year. This large public university is located in the city of Wichita. Wichita State University graduates 51% of students within six years. Wichita State University awarded about 541 education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Wichita State University earn around $47,631 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,114. Read more about the education program at Wichita State University
Fort Hays State University landed the #8 spot for education this year. Set in the town of Hays, Fort Hays State University is a large public institution. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 757 education degrees were awarded at Fort Hays State University in the most recent year. Education graduates of Fort Hays State University earn a median of $43,307 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,004 to complete this degree. Get the full education details for Fort Hays State University
Butler Community College placed #9 among the best education schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of El Dorado. About 58 education degrees were awarded at Butler Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Butler Community College generally make around $39,404. Students borrow a median of $15,250 to complete this degree. Read more about the education program at Butler Community College
Newman University landed the #10 spot for education this year. Set in the city of Wichita, Newman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. Newman University awarded about 76 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $43,424 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full education program report for Newman University
Washburn University landed the #11 spot for education this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Topeka. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. About 39 education degrees were awarded at Washburn University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Washburn University generally make around $46,519. Typical student debt for the program is $22,945. See the full education program report for Washburn University
Sterling College Kansas ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best education schools. Sterling College Kansas is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Sterling. Sterling College Kansas graduates 41% of students within six years. About 16 education degrees were awarded at Sterling College Kansas in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $30,086 in their early career. Sterling College Kansas graduates carry a median of $27,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in education from Sterling College Kansas
Baker University placed #13 among the best education schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Baldwin City. Baker University graduates 58% of students within six years. About 84 education degrees were awarded at Baker University in the most recent year. Students who receive their education degree from Baker University earn around $74,954 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,554. Get the full education details for Baker University
Midamerica Nazarene University earned the #14 position for education this year. Midamerica Nazarene University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Olathe. Midamerica Nazarene University graduates 54% of students within six years. Midamerica Nazarene University awarded about 30 education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Midamerica Nazarene University earn around $40,676 in the first couple years of their career. Midamerica Nazarene University graduates carry a median of $26,875 in student loans. See the full education program report for Midamerica Nazarene University
Bethany College Kansas placed #15 among the best education schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Lindsborg. Bethany College Kansas graduates 36% of students within six years. About 21 education degrees were awarded at Bethany College Kansas in the most recent year. Graduates of the education program make about $29,106 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,438. See the full education program report for Bethany College Kansas
Highland Community College Highland came in at #16 for education this year. Set in the rural area of Highland, Highland Community College Highland is a mid-sized public institution. Highland Community College Highland awarded about 42 education degrees in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Highland Community College Highland earn a median of $22,909 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,000. Read more about the education program at Highland Community College Highland
Benedictine College came in at #17 for education this year. Benedictine College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Atchison. Benedictine College graduates 62% of students within six years. Benedictine College awarded about 54 education degrees in the most recent data year. Education graduates of Benedictine College earn a median of $42,834 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,377. Read more about the education program at Benedictine College
Southwestern College earned the #18 position for education this year. Southwestern College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Winfield. The six-year graduation rate is 36%. There were roughly 21 education students who graduated with this degree at Southwestern College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Southwestern College earn around $44,511 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,874 to complete this degree. Read more about the education program at Southwestern College
Friends University placed #19 among the best education schools. Located in the city of Wichita, Friends University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 43% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 53 education students who graduated with this degree at Friends University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients from Friends University generally make around $54,439. Friends University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full education program report for Friends University
Ottawa University Kansas City came in at #20 for education this year. Located in the city of Overland Park, Ottawa University Kansas City is a small private not-for-profit university. Ottawa University Kansas City awarded about 32 education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the education program make about $42,056 in their early career. Ottawa University Kansas City graduates carry a median of $29,582 in student loans. Get the full education details for Ottawa University Kansas City
Ottawa University Ottawa ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best education schools. Ottawa University Ottawa is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Ottawa. Roughly 28% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 25 education students who graduated with this degree at Ottawa University Ottawa in the most recent data year. Students who receive their education degree from Ottawa University Ottawa earn around $42,056 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $29,582 to complete this degree. See the full education program report for Ottawa University Ottawa
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 21 schools evaluated.
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