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$19,406 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$29,239 Avg Student Debt

There are so many business programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Business Degree Central has created the <nil> to help you in your search for the best school for you. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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Top Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kansas

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Southwestern College

Winfield, Kansas
$34,900 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,267 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Southwestern College to be the best school for business students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Kansas.

If you want to attend SC, expect to pay an average of $34,900 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,267 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at SC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 51% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
$10,420 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,965 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Kansas State University is a great place for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

In-state students pay an average of $10,420 in tuition and fees if they attend K -State full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $26,491. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,965 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since K -State does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 70% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$5,430 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,547 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Fort Hays State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s list.

Students from Kansas who attend FHSU full time pay an average of $5,430 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,870. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from FHSU accumulate an average of $28,547 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since FHSU does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Fort Hays State University Report

#4

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
$11,166 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,985 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Kansas is a great place for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $11,166 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend KU. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $28,034. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,985 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at KU. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$33,840 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,992 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at MidAmerica Nazarene University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in Kansas.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $33,840 to cover tuition and fees at MNU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from MNU accumulate an average of $26,992 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at MNU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 33% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

Friends University

Wichita, Kansas
$30,864 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,040 Avg Student Debt

Friends University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

The average tuition and fees at Friends University is $30,864. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Friends University accumulate an average of $33,040 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Friends University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 59% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#7

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, Kansas
$7,744 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,816 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Pittsburg State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Pitt State is $7,744. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,088. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,816 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at Pitt State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 46% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#8

Emporia State University

Emporia, Kansas
$7,001 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,476 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Emporia State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

In-state students pay an average of $7,001 in tuition and fees if they attend ESU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,918. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,476 in loans while pursuing their degree.

ESU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 42% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Emporia State University Report

#9

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
$8,800 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,973 Avg Student Debt

Wichita State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Students from Kansas who attend WSU full time pay an average of $8,800 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,165. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,973 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at WSU. In 2019-2020 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Ottawa University - Online

Ottawa, Kansas
$12,616 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,479 Avg Student Debt

Ottawa University - Online landed the #10 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

Ottawa University - Online does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $12,616. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,479 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, Ottawa University - Online is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

Full Ottawa University - Online Report

#11

Ottawa University - Kansas City

Overland Park, Kansas
$12,869 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,724 Avg Student Debt

Ottawa University - Kansas City ranked #11 on this year’s list.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $12,869 to cover tuition and fees at Ottawa University - Kansas City. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,724 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Ottawa University - Kansas City is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#12

McPherson College

McPherson, Kansas
$32,408 Average Tuition & Fees

McPherson College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list.

McPherson College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $32,408. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Full McPherson College Report

#13

Newman University

Wichita, Kansas
$34,460 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,121 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Newman University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average tuition and fees at Newman University is $34,460. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Newman University accumulate an average of $29,121 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Newman University. In 2019-2020 about 42% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

Grantham University

Lenexa, Kansas
$8,280 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,932 Avg Student Debt

Grantham University landed the #14 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

The average tuition and fees at Grantham University is $8,280. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,932 in student loans.

Grantham University is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#15

Washburn University

Topeka, Kansas
$8,872 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,819 Avg Student Debt

Washburn University ranked #15 on this year’s list.

In-state students pay an average of $8,872 in tuition and fees if they attend Washburn University full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,876. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,819 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Washburn University does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#16

Ottawa University - Ottawa

Ottawa, Kansas
$36,780 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,724 Avg Student Debt

Ottawa University - Ottawa landed the #16 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $36,780 to cover tuition and fees at Ottawa. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Ottawa accumulate an average of $31,724 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, Ottawa is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#17

Benedictine College

Atchison, Kansas
$32,630 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,853 Avg Student Debt

Benedictine College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

The average tuition and fees at Benedictine College is $32,630. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,853 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Benedictine College. In 2019-2020 about 39% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$20,225 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,039 Avg Student Debt

Central Christian College of Kansas landed the #18 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

If you want to attend Central Christian College, expect to pay an average of $20,225 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,039 in student loans.

Central Christian College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 50% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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