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Best Business Programs in Kansas for 2027
Business programs in Kansas, ranked: 2 rankings, each scored on graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate earnings from federal IPEDS, College Scorecard, and BLS data. Choose a field below to see the full ranking.
- Rankings published
- 2
- Programs analyzed
- 17
- Schools ranked
- 11
- Fields covered
- 2
Business Programs in Kansas, in Brief
Business programs in Kansas have two rankings on this site so far, Bachelor's in Accounting and Bachelor's in Marketing, drawn from 17 programs analyzed. Of the 11 schools ranked, four are public and seven private, and two offer the program online. Accounting is the deepest field, with 10 ranked programs, all at the bachelor's level. In-state tuition among the ranked undergraduate programs runs from $4,704 at Fort Hays State University to $36,174 at MidAmerica Nazarene University, a spread of $31,470 a year. Three of the 11 schools charge in-state students under $10,000 a year.
University of Kansas, Washburn University, Benedictine College, Kansas Wesleyan University, and MidAmerica Nazarene University appear in more of Kansas's rankings than any other school, two each. Pay runs below the national figure: 13,610 accountants and auditors in Kansas earn a median of $79,000 (BLS, May 2025), $4,680 less than the national median; the accountant salary guide compares every state. Related pay guides: marketing manager salary.
Among the business programs in Kansas, University of Kansas enrolls the most students: 29,792. For finishing, Benedictine College leads with a 62% graduation rate. Central Christian College of Kansas admits 53% of applicants, the lowest rate among these schools. Central Christian College of Kansas and Fort Hays State University offer the degree online.
Business Programs in Kansas, by Field
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What Business Jobs Pay in Kansas
| Job | Median in Kansas | National median | After local prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing managers | $154,510 | $166,790 | $171,548 |
| Accountants and auditors | $79,000 | $83,680 | $87,712 |
Marketing managers earn the most of these jobs in Kansas, a median of $154,510, and accountants and auditors the least, $79,000. Neither reaches the national median here. With Kansas's prices 9.9% under the national level, $154,510 goes as far as $171,548 would elsewhere.
BLS OEWS, May 2025; price level 90.1 (BEA 2024, U.S. = 100).
Schools in the Most Kansas Rankings
By number of lists, then best rank.
- University of Kansas In 2 rankings · #1 in Bachelor's in Accounting
- Washburn University In 2 rankings · #2 in Bachelor's in Marketing
- Benedictine College In 2 rankings · #3 in Bachelor's in Marketing
- Kansas Wesleyan University In 2 rankings · #4 in Bachelor's in Accounting
- MidAmerica Nazarene University In 2 rankings · #5 in Bachelor's in Marketing
Other Fields, Ranked Nationally
Business Programs in Kansas: Your Questions, Answered
What is the best business school in Kansas?
University of Kansas appears in both of Kansas's business rankings and ranks #1 in accounting and marketing.
How many business programs are there in Kansas?
17 accredited programs went into Kansas's two rankings, and 11 schools made the cut.
What is the cheapest business school in Kansas?
Among ranked undergraduate programs, Fort Hays State University charges in-state students the least: $4,704 a year before aid.
Can you earn a business degree online in Kansas?
Yes. Two of the 11 ranked schools in Kansas offer the program online, including Central Christian College of Kansas and Fort Hays State University.
How much do business graduates earn in Kansas?
Marketing managers in Kansas earn a median of $154,510 a year, against $166,790 nationally (BLS, May 2025).