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2024 Best Nursing Schools in Kansas

29 Colleges in Kansas
2,874 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$67,165 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in nursing, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #3 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 29 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Nursing Schools in Kansas ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,874 degrees in nursing to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great Nursing School

Best Nursing Schools in Kansas The nursing program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Nursing rankings. We derive our Best Overall Nursing School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Nursing Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Nursing
Bachelor's Degrees in Nursing
Master's Degrees in Nursing
Doctor's Degrees in Nursing

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Nursing Schools in Kansas list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Nursing in Kansas

The schools below may not offer all types of nursing degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Kansas Schools in Nursing

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
297 Nursing Degrees Awarded
1.0% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in nursing needs to take a look at University of Kansas. Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #141 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means KU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 297 nursing students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent data year. Those nursing students who get their degree from University of Kansas earn $31,199 more than the average nursing grad.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
221 Nursing Degrees Awarded
5.0% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Washburn University if you want to pursue a degree in nursing. Washburn University is a moderately-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Topeka. A Best Colleges rank of #971 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Washburn University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 221 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Washburn University in the most recent year we have data available. Those nursing students who get their degree from Washburn University make $22,165 more than the typical nursing grad.

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3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
363 Nursing Degrees Awarded
5.5% Growth in Graduates

Butler Community College is a great choice for students interested in a degree in nursing. Butler CC is a moderately-sized public college located in the town of El Dorado. This college ranks 17th out of 47 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were approximately 363 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Butler CC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the nursing program report average early career income of $49,622.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
233 Nursing Degrees Awarded
1.3% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in nursing has to check out MidAmerica Nazarene University. MNU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Olathe. This university ranks 16th out of 47 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were roughly 233 nursing students who graduated with this degree at MNU in the most recent year we have data available. Those nursing students who get their degree from MidAmerica Nazarene University make $3,161 more than the typical nursing grad.

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5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
185 Nursing Degrees Awarded
6.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Wichita, WSU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #663 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means WSU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 185 nursing students who graduated with this degree at WSU in the most recent data year. Those nursing students who get their degree from Wichita State University make $9,420 more than the average nursing graduate.

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6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
168 Nursing Degrees Awarded
14.9% Growth in Graduates

Pitt State is a moderately-sized public university located in the distant town of Pittsburg. A Best Colleges rank of #884 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Pitt State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 168 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Pitt State in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, nursing degree recipients typically make an average of $56,234 at the beginning of their careers.

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University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
96 Nursing Degrees Awarded
44.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the fringe town of Leavenworth, University of St. Mary is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 21st out of 47 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were approximately 96 nursing students who graduated with this degree at University of St. Mary in the most recent data year. After graduation, nursing degree recipients usually make an average of $61,444 in the first five years of their career.

More information about a degree in nursing from University of Saint Mary

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Newman University
Wichita, KS
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
61 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$107,586 Median Starting Salary

Newman University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Wichita. This university ranks 19th out of 47 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were about 61 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Newman University in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the nursing degree program at Newman University earn $40,421 above the standard college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
173 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$70,955 Median Starting Salary

Located in the remote town of Hays, FHSU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #588 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means FHSU is a great university overall.

There were about 173 nursing students who graduated with this degree at FHSU in the most recent year we have data available. Nursing degree recipients from Fort Hays State University receive an earnings boost of approximately $3,789 above the average income of nursing graduates.

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Baker University
Baldwin City, KS
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
83 Nursing Degrees Awarded
$56,831 Median Starting Salary

Located in the fringe town of Baldwin City, Baker is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #731 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Baker is a great university overall.

There were about 83 nursing students who graduated with this degree at Baker in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, nursing degree recipients usually earn around $56,831 in their early careers.

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Best Nursing Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Nursing Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 284 14,831
Missouri 283 6,440
Iowa 264 2,901
Nebraska 238 1,885
North Dakota 210 975
South Dakota 204 1,013

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One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.

Nursing Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Registered Nursing 2,549
Nursing Practice 84
Nursing Science 77
Nurse Anesthetist 49
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 36
Nursing Administration 33
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 31
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 14
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery 1

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 3,821
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 945
Allied Health Professions 906
Health Aids/Attendants/Orderlies 891
Health & Medical Administrative Services 864
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 288
Communication Sciences 241
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 230
Medicine 214
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 163

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