2026 Best Value Business Schools in Kansas
Looking for the best-value Business degree programs in Kansas? Our ranking highlights 77 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Business Degree Central reviewed 22 schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Business Degree Schools in Kansas
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
For return on investment, no school beat Hutchinson Community College this year 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,470. Set against $18,148 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Hutchinson Community College
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Johnson County Community College earned it the #2 place in Kansas. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,387 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $13,532 median debt. Get the full Johnson County Community College report
You'll get strong value at Butler Community College, which ranked #3 this year. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,206 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $16,670 median debt. More on Butler Community College
You'll get strong value at Fort Hays State University, which ranked #4 this year. This public school is set in Hays, KS. 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. Fort Hays State University alumni report median earnings of $48,928 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,967 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted. More on Fort Hays State University
Emporia State University came in at #5 on this year's best-value Business ranking in Kansas. Emporia State University is a public school based in Emporia, KS. 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. Median earnings reach $47,601 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $23,131 median debt. About 98% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Emporia State University report
Kansas State University came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Manhattan, KS. 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. Median earnings reach $57,262 ten years out. Set against $23,546 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. More on Kansas State University
Pittsburg State University offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Based in Pittsburg, KS, Pittsburg State University is a public institution. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,579 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Pittsburg State University
Wichita State University came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Wichita, KS. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $51,532. Set against $24,262 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Wichita State University profile
University Of Kansas placed #10 among the best-value Business schools in Kansas. Based in Lawrence, KS, University Of Kansas is a public institution. 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. Median earnings reach $61,945 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%. See the full University Of Kansas profile
Rasmussen College Kansas landed the #11 spot for value in Kansas this year. 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. Median earnings reach $39,080 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Rasmussen College Kansas
Washburn University offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Set in Topeka, KS, Washburn University is a public institution. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $49,774. Set against $21,175 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Washburn University
Baker University placed #13 among the best-value Business schools in Kansas. Located in Baldwin City, KS, Baker University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,200. Students borrow a median of $29,554 to complete their Business program here. Median earnings reach $63,855 ten years out. Set against $29,554 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 94%. See the full Baker University profile
Ottawa University Online landed the #14 spot for value in Kansas this year. Set in Overland Park, KS, Ottawa University Online is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,296. Ottawa University Online Business students take on a median of $30,758 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,552. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Ottawa University Online
Ottawa University Kansas City offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. 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. Ottawa University Kansas City alumni report median earnings of $55,552 a decade after entry. Set against $30,758 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Ottawa University Kansas City
Newman University came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Wichita, KS. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,041. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Newman University admits about 74% of applicants. Get the full Newman University report
Friends University placed #17 among the best-value Business schools in Kansas. Friends University is a private not-for-profit school based in Wichita, KS. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,192. The median Business program debt is $29,721. Friends University alumni report median earnings of $52,113 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $29,721 median debt. The acceptance rate is 55%. Read more about Friends University
Southwestern College came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. Based in Winfield, KS, Southwestern College is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $39,822. Typical Business student debt is $26,874. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,646. Set against $26,874 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 76%. Read more about Southwestern College
Benedictine College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Atchison, KS. In-state tuition and fees run about $36,350. The median Business program debt is $24,990. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,175 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Benedictine College has an acceptance rate of 98%. See the full Benedictine College profile
Midamerica Nazarene University landed the #20 spot for value in Kansas this year. Midamerica Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit school based in Olathe, KS. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $37,174. The median Business program debt is $25,740. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $62,972. Set against $25,740 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted. More on Midamerica Nazarene University
Ottawa University Ottawa offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Ottawa, KS. In-state tuition and fees run about $35,880. Typical Business student debt is $30,416. Graduates go on to earn a median of $55,552 ten years after entry. Set against $30,416 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Ottawa University Ottawa
Mcpherson College came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. Located in McPherson, KS, Mcpherson College is a private not-for-profit institution. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $52,084. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Mcpherson College report
Eric Fisher Academy ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Get the full Eric Fisher Academy report
Labette Community College landed the #23 spot for value in Kansas this year. Read more about Labette Community College
Northwest Kansas Technical College placed #24 among the best-value Business schools in Kansas. More on Northwest Kansas Technical College
Z Hair Academy
Z Hair Academy ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. More on Z Hair Academy
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Business Degree Schools in Kansas
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Paul Mitchell The School Wichita ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Read more about Paul Mitchell The School Wichita
Wellspring School Of Allied Health Lawrence ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. See the full Wellspring School Of Allied Health Lawrence profile
Midwest Barber College landed the #28 spot for value in Kansas this year. Read the full report on Midwest Barber College
Heartland Welding Academy placed #29 among the best-value Business schools in Kansas. Get the full Heartland Welding Academy report
Galen Health Institutes Wichita came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Galen Health Institutes Wichita
Bellus Academy
Bellus Academy landed the #31 spot for value in Kansas this year. Read the full report on Bellus Academy
Dodge City Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. Read more about Dodge City Community College
Colby Community College came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. See the full Colby Community College profile
Fort Scott Community College ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. See the full Fort Scott Community College profile
Tabor College
Tabor College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. More on Tabor College
Garden City Community College landed the #36 spot for value in Kansas this year. Get the full Garden City Community College report
Seward County Community College And Area Technical School offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. Read the full report on Seward County Community College And Area Technical School
Wichita Area Technical College ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Read the full report on Wichita Area Technical College
Donnelly College
Donnelly College came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. More on Donnelly College
Mitsu Sato Hair Academy placed #40 among the best-value Business schools in Kansas. See the full Mitsu Sato Hair Academy profile
Saint Paul School Of Theology ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Read more about Saint Paul School Of Theology
Old Town Barber College Wichita placed #42 among the best-value Business schools in Kansas. See the full Old Town Barber College Wichita profile
Coffeyville Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Get the full Coffeyville Community College report
Hays Academy Of Hair Design Salina ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. More on Hays Academy Of Hair Design Salina
Washburn Institute Of Technology ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Business schools. Read the full report on Washburn Institute Of Technology
Kansas Christian College placed #46 among the best-value Business schools in Kansas. Read the full report on Kansas Christian College
University Of Saint Mary came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Saint Mary
Wichita Technical Institute placed #48 among the best-value Business schools in Kansas. Read more about Wichita Technical Institute
Kansas Wesleyan University came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. See the full Kansas Wesleyan University profile
Kansas Health Science University offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Read more about Kansas Health Science University
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Business Degree Central (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Best Colleges For Money · Scope: State · 22 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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