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2023 Best Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kansas

16 Schools Ranked
$19,954 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$29,239 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which healthcare program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Best Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kansas ranking. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in Kansas to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for healthcare students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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Top Healthcare Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kansas

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#1

Ottawa University - Online

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

Our analysis found Ottawa University - Online to be the best school for healthcare students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Kansas.

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. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,479 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Ottawa University - Online. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#2

Ottawa University - Kansas City

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

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

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. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,724 in student loans.

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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#3

University of Kansas

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

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Kansas helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in Kansas.

Students from Kansas who attend KU full time pay an average of $11,166 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $28,034. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from KU accumulate an average of $23,985 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at KU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

Kansas State University

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

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Kansas State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best healthcare schools in Kansas.

Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $10,420 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend K -State. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $26,491. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,965 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at K -State. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 70% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Washburn University

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

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 Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas list.

Full-time students from Kansas pay an average of $8,872 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Washburn University. Those students who come from outside the state 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.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Washburn University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 47% took at least some of their classes online.

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

Fort Hays State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at FHSU is $5,430. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,870. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,547 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at FHSU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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

MidAmerica Nazarene University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list.

If you want to attend MNU, expect to pay an average of $33,840 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from MNU accumulate an average of $26,992 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

MNU 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. 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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#8

Baker University

Baldwin City, Kansas
$31,600 Average Tuition & Fees
$33,225 Avg Student Debt

Baker University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list.

Baker does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $31,600. 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 $33,225 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Baker. In fact, around 20% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#9

University of Saint Mary

Leavenworth, Kansas
$31,630 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,426 Avg Student Debt

University of Saint Mary landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.

If you want to attend University of St. Mary, expect to pay an average of $31,630 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,426 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at University of St. Mary. In 2019-2020 about 25% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Newman University

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

With a ranking of #10, Newman University did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare 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.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Newman University does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

Southwestern College

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

With a ranking of #11, Southwestern College did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.

SC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $34,900. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,267 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you 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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#12

Rasmussen University - Kansas

Topeka, Kansas
$13,639 Average Tuition & Fees
$37,026 Avg Student Debt

Rasmussen University - Kansas came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Healthcare Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas ranking.

The average tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Kansas is $13,639. 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 $37,026 in student loans.

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

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#13

Wichita State University

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

Wichita State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for healthcare students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $8,800 in tuition and fees if they attend WSU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,165. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,973 in loans while pursuing their degree.

WSU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#14

Emporia State University

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

With a ranking of #14, Emporia State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Students from Kansas who attend ESU full time pay an average of $7,001 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,918. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,476 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that ESU does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

Friends University

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

Friends University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree healthcare programs.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $30,864 to cover tuition and fees at Friends University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,040 in student loans.

Friends University 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. 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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#16

Bethel College - North Newton

North Newton, Kansas
$31,164 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,856 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #16, Bethel College - North Newton did quite well on this year’s best schools for healthcare students working on their bachelor’s degree.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $31,164 to cover tuition and fees at Bethel College - North Newton. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Bethel College - North Newton accumulate an average of $27,856 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Bethel College - North Newton. In fact, around 1% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 16 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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