2023 Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kansas
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Nursing Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was the most popular one in Kansas. In total, 2,633 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Kansas.
Today's healthcare students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Healthcare Degree Search has developed this Best Value Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kansas ranking. This report analyzed 17 schools in Kansas to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for nursing students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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2023 Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas
Check out the nursing bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.
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Our analysis found Fort Hays State University to be the best value school for nursing students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Kansas. Located in the town of Hays, FHSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
FHSU undergraduate students pay an average of $5,430 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Nursing majors at FHSU take out an average of $24,478 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Grantham University is a great value for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Lenexa, Grantham University is a private for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Grantham University undergraduate students pay an average of $8,280 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, nursing graduates from Grantham University take out $29,478 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ottawa University - Kansas City. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas list. Located in the midsize city of Overland Park, Ottawa University - Kansas City is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Ottawa University - Kansas City are $12,869 a year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Ottawa University - Kansas City carry an average student debtload of $29,652.
Ottawa University - Kansas City did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas list.
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Out of the 17 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Pittsburg State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Pitt State is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Pittsburg.
Pitt State undergraduate students pay an average of $7,744 in in-state tuition and fees each year. On average, nursing graduates from Pitt State take out $24,177 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Washburn University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas list. Washburn University is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Topeka.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Washburn University are $8,872 per year. Nursing majors at Washburn University take out an average of $27,487 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $187.
Washburn University also took the #5 spot in our Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas rankings.
Emporia State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas list. Located in the town of Emporia, ESU is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at ESU are $7,001 a year. Nursing majors at ESU take out an average of $20,926 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
University of Kansas landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. KU is a very large public school located in the small city of Lawrence.
KU undergraduate students pay an average of $11,166 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at KU accumulate an average of around $23,714 in student debt.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, KU is ranked #3 for overall quality for nursing in Kansas.
Wichita State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. WSU is a large public school located in the large city of Wichita.
WSU undergraduate students pay an average of $8,800 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at WSU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $28,153. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $177, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Rasmussen University - Kansas landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Rasmussen University - Kansas is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the rural area of Topeka.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Rasmussen University - Kansas are $13,639 per year. The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at Rasmussen University - Kansas take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $39,885. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $146, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Baker University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in the fringe town of Baldwin City, Baker is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Baker are $31,600 per year. Nursing majors at Baker take out an average of $29,825 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Best Value Nursing Colleges in the Plains States Region
Explore all the Best Value Nursing Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 14,890 |
| Iowa | 2,966 |
| Missouri | 6,840 |
| Nebraska | 1,908 |
| South Dakota | 1,022 |
| North Dakota | 976 |
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Majors Related to Nursing
Nursing is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.
Nursing Focus Areas
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.
- 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 the rest 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).
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