by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are lots of options to choose from today when trying to decide which school to attend. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kansas ranking. Due to the amount of income-based financial aid available, many 'high-priced' schools are more affordable than you think.
In This Year's Value Report:
Our analysis looked at 23 schools in Kansas to determine which ones have the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Our ranking for the best value schools is based on objective factors. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kansas ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $0-$30k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a good education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
You can scroll down to see the top schools for this ranking, but you may also want to view some of the other ranking methods listed below.
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Learn more about these excellent schools below:
University of Kansas tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $0-$30k) school for bachelor’s degrees in Kansas for overall quality. Located in Lawrence, Kansas, the school is a large public institution.
Not only is University of Kansas a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Kansas for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,970.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kansas State University. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kansas list. Kansas State University is a large public school located in Manhattan, Kansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Kansas State University is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Kansas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $13,359.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fort Hays State University. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kansas list. FHSU is a fairly large public school situated in Hays, Kansas.
Fort Hays State University has the honor of being ranked #5 in Kansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,203.
The quality degree programs at Wichita State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kansas. Wichita State University is a fairly large public school located in Wichita, Kansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Wichita State University is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Kansas. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,235.
The quality degree programs at Pittsburg State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kansas. Pitt State is a public institution located in Pittsburg, Kansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Pittsburg State University is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Kansas. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,974.
Washburn University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kansas ranking, coming in at #6. Topeka, Kansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Washburn University is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Kansas. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,933.
Haskell Indian Nations University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kansas ranking, coming in at #7. This small public school is located in Lawrence, Kansas.
Haskell Indian Nations University has the honor of being ranked #23 in Kansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $6,566.
Emporia State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kansas list. Emporia, Kansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Emporia State University is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Kansas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $11,752.
Newman University landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kansas ranking. Located in Wichita, Kansas, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Newman University a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Kansas for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $15,613.
Tabor College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kansas list. Tabor is located in Hillsboro, Kansas and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Tabor College has the honor of being ranked #17 in Kansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $15,896.
Central Christian College of Kansas landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kansas ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in McPherson, Kansas.
Central Christian College of Kansas has the honor of being ranked #18 in Kansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $15,866.
With a ranking of #12, Friends University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kansas list. Friends University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Wichita, Kansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Friends University is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Kansas. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $17,879.
Grantham University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kansas list. Grantham University is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in Lenexa, Kansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Grantham University is ranked #24 for quality in the state of Kansas. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,745.
Baker University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kansas list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Baldwin City, Kansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Baker University is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Kansas. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,800.
Southwestern College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kansas list. SC is located in Winfield, Kansas and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Southwestern College is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Kansas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $22,801.
McPherson College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kansas ranking. Located in McPherson, Kansas, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is McPherson College a great value, but it is also ranked #15 in Kansas for overall quality. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,992.
Hesston College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kansas ranking, coming in at #17. Hesston, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Hesston College has the honor of being ranked #21 in Kansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $19,012.
Benedictine College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kansas ranking, coming in at #18. Benedictine College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Atchison, Kansas.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Benedictine College is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Kansas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $23,447.
Kansas Wesleyan University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kansas ranking. Salina, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Kansas Wesleyan University is ranked #20 for quality in the state of Kansas. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $20,597.
University of Saint Mary came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kansas ranking. University of Saint Mary is a small private not-for-profit school located in Leavenworth, Kansas.
University of Saint Mary has the honor of being ranked #12 in Kansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $23,791.
MidAmerica Nazarene University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kansas ranking. MNU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Olathe, Kansas.
MidAmerica Nazarene University has the honor of being ranked #6 in Kansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $26,357.
Ottawa University - Ottawa landed the #22 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kansas ranking. Ottawa University - Ottawa is a small private not-for-profit school located in Ottawa, Kansas.
Ottawa University - Ottawa has the honor of being ranked #19 in Kansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $0-$30k per year is $22,353.
Bethany College Kansas landed the #23 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Kansas ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Lindsborg, Kansas.
Bethany College Kansas has the honor of being ranked #16 in Kansas for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $0-$30k a year pay an annual average net price of $25,730.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.
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