2026 Best Business Schools in Kansas
Looking for the best Business degree programs in Kansas? Our ranking highlights 77 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Business Degree Central reviewed 69 schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Business Degree Schools in Kansas
Explore the leading schools below:
Leading the list is Hutchinson Community College, our #1 Business school in Kansas. Set in Hutchinson, KS, Hutchinson Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,540, compared with $4,770 for out-of-state students. Hutchinson Community College Business students take on a median of $18,148 in debt. Read more about Hutchinson Community College
Out of the 69 schools in Kansas in this year's ranking, Southwestern College landed the #2 spot. Based in Winfield, KS, Southwestern College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 36% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,822. Typical Business student debt is $26,874. Read more about Southwestern College
The strong Business programs at Rasmussen College Kansas earned it the #3 place in Kansas. Based in Topeka, KS, Rasmussen College Kansas is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,316. Typical Business student debt is $28,798. Read the full report on Rasmussen College Kansas
Out of the 69 schools in Kansas in this year's ranking, Baker University landed the #4 spot. Located in Baldwin City, KS, Baker University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,200. Students borrow a median of $29,554 to complete their Business program here. See the full Baker University profile
Kansas State University came in at #5 on this year's Business ranking in Kansas. This public school is set in Manhattan, KS. About 71% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,221, with out-of-state students paying around $28,568. Graduates carry a median of $23,546 in student loans. More on Kansas State University
University Of Kansas ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Based in Lawrence, KS, University Of Kansas is a public institution. University Of Kansas graduates 69% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,102, compared with $30,432 for out-of-state students. Typical Business student debt is $23,608. See the full University Of Kansas profile
Fort Hays State University did well this year, earning the #7 position. This public school is set in Hays, KS. Fort Hays State University graduates 46% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,923, while out-of-state students pay about $17,741. Typical Business student debt is $25,967. More on Fort Hays State University
Midamerica Nazarene University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Midamerica Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit school based in Olathe, KS. About 54% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,174. The median Business program debt is $25,740. More on Midamerica Nazarene University
Butler Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. This public school is set in El Dorado, KS. In-state tuition and fees average $3,541, while out-of-state students pay about $6,271. Students borrow a median of $16,670 to complete their Business program here. More on Butler Community College
Friends University placed #10 among Business schools in Kansas. Friends University is a private not-for-profit school based in Wichita, KS. Friends University graduates 43% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,192. The median Business program debt is $29,721. Read more about Friends University
Emporia State University placed #11 among Business schools in Kansas. Emporia State University is a public school based in Emporia, KS. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. Students from in state pay about $7,106 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,419. Graduates carry a median of $23,131 in student loans. Get the full Emporia State University report
Pittsburg State University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Based in Pittsburg, KS, Pittsburg State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,400, compared with $19,744 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,669 to complete their Business program here. Read the full report on Pittsburg State University
Wichita State University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Wichita, KS. Wichita State University graduates 51% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,684, while out-of-state students pay about $19,869. Wichita State University Business students take on a median of $24,262 in debt. See the full Wichita State University profile
Johnson County Community College did well this year, earning the #14 position. Johnson County Community College is a public school based in Overland Park, KS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,424, compared with $5,688 for out-of-state students. Typical Business student debt is $13,532. Get the full Johnson County Community College report
Mcpherson College did well this year, earning the #15 position. Located in McPherson, KS, Mcpherson College is a private not-for-profit institution. Mcpherson College posts a six-year graduation rate of 34%. Students from in state pay about $37,146 in tuition and fees. Mcpherson College Business students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Get the full Mcpherson College report
Ottawa University Online came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Set in Overland Park, KS, Ottawa University Online is a private not-for-profit institution. About 43% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,296. Ottawa University Online Business students take on a median of $30,758 in debt. More on Ottawa University Online
Ottawa University Kansas City came in at #17 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Overland Park, KS. In-state tuition and fees average $13,296. Students borrow a median of $30,758 to complete their Business program here. Read more about Ottawa University Kansas City
Newman University came in at #18 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Wichita, KS. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,500. Newman University Business students take on a median of $24,562 in debt. Get the full Newman University report
Washburn University did well this year, earning the #19 position. Set in Topeka, KS, Washburn University is a public institution. About 44% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,945, with out-of-state students paying around $20,949. Typical Business student debt is $21,175. Read more about Washburn University
Ottawa University Ottawa landed the #20 spot in Kansas this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Ottawa, KS. Ottawa University Ottawa graduates 28% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $35,880. Typical Business student debt is $30,416. Read the full report on Ottawa University Ottawa
Benedictine College landed the #21 spot in Kansas this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Atchison, KS. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $36,350. The median Business program debt is $24,990. See the full Benedictine College profile
Colby Community College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. See the full Colby Community College profile
Highland Community College Highland did well this year, earning the #23 position. Read more about Highland Community College Highland
Manhattan Area Technical College landed the #24 spot in Kansas this year. More on Manhattan Area Technical College
Independence Community College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. More on Independence Community College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Business Degree Schools in Kansas
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Salina Area Technical College landed the #26 spot in Kansas this year. Read more about Salina Area Technical College
Bethel College North Newton came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Get the full Bethel College North Newton report
Sterling College Kansas did well this year, earning the #28 position. Read the full report on Sterling College Kansas
Bellus Academy
Bellus Academy placed #29 among Business schools in Kansas. Read the full report on Bellus Academy
Cloud County Community College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Read the full report on Cloud County Community College
Midwest Barber College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Read the full report on Midwest Barber College
Haskell Indian Nations University landed the #32 spot in Kansas this year. Read more about Haskell Indian Nations University
Coffeyville Community College placed #33 among Business schools in Kansas. Get the full Coffeyville Community College report
Saint Paul School Of Theology came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Read more about Saint Paul School Of Theology
Bethany College Kansas placed #35 among Business schools in Kansas. See the full Bethany College Kansas profile
Hesston College
Hesston College placed #36 among Business schools in Kansas. Read the full report on Hesston College
Kansas Wesleyan University ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. See the full Kansas Wesleyan University profile
Cowley County Community College landed the #38 spot in Kansas this year. Read the full report on Cowley County Community College
Fort Scott Community College ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. See the full Fort Scott Community College profile
Mitsu Sato Hair Academy placed #40 among Business schools in Kansas. See the full Mitsu Sato Hair Academy profile
Eric Fisher Academy placed #41 among Business schools in Kansas. Get the full Eric Fisher Academy report
Flint Hills Technical College placed #42 among Business schools in Kansas. More on Flint Hills Technical College
North Central Kansas Technical College did well this year, earning the #43 position. Read more about North Central Kansas Technical College
University Of Saint Mary came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Saint Mary
Kansas Christian College did well this year, earning the #45 position. Read the full report on Kansas Christian College
Kansas Health Science University ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Read more about Kansas Health Science University
Galen Health Institutes Wichita did well this year, earning the #47 position. Read more about Galen Health Institutes Wichita
Labette Community College did well this year, earning the #48 position. Read more about Labette Community College
Neosho County Community College placed #49 among Business schools in Kansas. Read more about Neosho County Community College
Garden City Community College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Get the full Garden City Community College report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Business Degree Central (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 69 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 77 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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