2026 Best Healthcare Schools in Kansas
Looking for the best Healthcare degree programs in Kansas? This list ranks 77 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Healthcare Degree Search analyzed 69 schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Healthcare Degree Schools in Kansas
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Ottawa University Kansas City earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in Kansas. This private not-for-profit school is set in Overland Park, KS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,296. Graduates carry a median of $30,758 in student loans. Read the full report on Ottawa University Kansas City
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You'll be in good company at University Of Kansas, which ranked #2 this year. Located in Lawrence, KS, University Of Kansas is a public institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,102, while out-of-state students pay about $30,432. Graduates carry a median of $23,608 in student loans. Read more about University Of Kansas
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Out of the 69 schools in Kansas in this year's ranking, Rasmussen College Kansas landed the #3 spot. Rasmussen College Kansas is a private for-profit school based in Topeka, KS. In-state tuition and fees average $16,316. Typical Healthcare student debt is $28,798. Get the full Rasmussen College Kansas report
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A rank of #4 makes Kansas State University one of the top choices in Kansas. Based in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. About 71% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,221, compared with $28,568 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,546 in student loans. Get the full Kansas State University report
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The strong Healthcare programs at Washburn University earned it the #5 place in Kansas. Washburn University is a public school based in Topeka, KS. Washburn University posts a six-year graduation rate of 44%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,945, with out-of-state students paying around $20,949. Washburn University Healthcare students take on a median of $21,175 in debt. Read more about Washburn University
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North Central Kansas Technical College came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Set in Beloit, KS, North Central Kansas Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,350. See the full North Central Kansas Technical College profile
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Flint Hills Technical College placed #7 among Healthcare schools in Kansas. Set in Emporia, KS, Flint Hills Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,944. Students borrow a median of $14,690 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read the full report on Flint Hills Technical College
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Newman University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Set in Wichita, KS, Newman University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 51% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $35,500. Graduates carry a median of $24,562 in student loans. Read more about Newman University
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Hutchinson Community College placed #9 among Healthcare schools in Kansas. Based in Hutchinson, KS, Hutchinson Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,540 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $4,770. Hutchinson Community College Healthcare students take on a median of $18,148 in debt. See the full Hutchinson Community College profile
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Fort Hays State University landed the #10 spot in Kansas this year. Based in Hays, KS, Fort Hays State University is a public institution. About 46% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,923, compared with $17,741 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,967 to complete their Healthcare program here. Get the full Fort Hays State University report
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Kansas City Kansas Community College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Set in Kansas City, KS, Kansas City Kansas Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,996, while out-of-state students pay about $6,482. Typical Healthcare student debt is $13,129. See the full Kansas City Kansas Community College profile
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Johnson County Community College did well this year, earning the #12 position. Set in Overland Park, KS, Johnson County Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,424 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,688 for out-of-state students. Johnson County Community College Healthcare students take on a median of $13,532 in debt. Get the full Johnson County Community College report
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Midamerica Nazarene University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. 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 Healthcare program debt is $25,740. Get the full Midamerica Nazarene University report
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University Of Saint Mary placed #14 among Healthcare schools in Kansas. Located in Leavenworth, KS, University Of Saint Mary is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $35,380 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $27,810 in student loans. Get the full University Of Saint Mary report
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Wichita Area Technical College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Located in Wichita, KS, Wichita Area Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,237. Graduates carry a median of $11,828 in student loans. See the full Wichita Area Technical College profile
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Southwestern College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Based in Winfield, KS, Southwestern College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 36%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $39,822. Students borrow a median of $26,874 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read more about Southwestern College
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Wichita State University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Wichita State University is a public school based in Wichita, KS. About 51% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,684, while out-of-state students pay about $19,869. Typical Healthcare student debt is $24,262. More on Wichita State University
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Friends University did well this year, earning the #18 position. Located in Wichita, KS, Friends University is a private not-for-profit institution. Friends University posts a six-year graduation rate of 43%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,192. Friends University Healthcare students take on a median of $29,721 in debt. More on Friends University
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Neosho County Community College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Neosho County Community College is a public school based in Chanute, KS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,704. Neosho County Community College Healthcare students take on a median of $13,209 in debt. Read the full report on Neosho County Community College
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Manhattan Area Technical College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Set in Manhattan, KS, Manhattan Area Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,844. Manhattan Area Technical College Healthcare students take on a median of $15,499 in debt. See the full Manhattan Area Technical College profile
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Emporia State University placed #21 among Healthcare schools in Kansas. Set in Emporia, KS, Emporia State University is a public institution. Emporia State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 56%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,106, compared with $15,419 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,131 in student loans. Get the full Emporia State University report
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Dodge City Community College placed #22 among Healthcare schools in Kansas. Set in Dodge City, KS, Dodge City Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,650, with out-of-state students paying around $5,850. Read more about Dodge City Community College
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Seward County Community College And Area Technical School ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Seward County Community College And Area Technical School is a public school based in Liberal, KS. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,032, compared with $5,408 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,175 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read the full report on Seward County Community College And Area Technical School
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Cloud County Community College did well this year, earning the #24 position. Located in Concordia, KS, Cloud County Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,540, compared with $4,500 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,839 to complete their Healthcare program here. Read the full report on Cloud County Community College
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Barton County Community College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. This public school is set in Great Bend, KS. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,680, with out-of-state students paying around $4,960. Graduates carry a median of $14,792 in student loans. Read the full report on Barton County Community College
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Garden City Community College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. Based in Garden City, KS, Garden City Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,690, with out-of-state students paying around $4,320. The median Healthcare program debt is $11,084. Read more about Garden City Community College
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Colby Community College came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Colby Community College is a public school based in Colby, KS. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,140, with out-of-state students paying around $5,830. Graduates carry a median of $14,796 in student loans. More on Colby Community College
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Labette Community College placed #28 among Healthcare schools in Kansas. Based in Parsons, KS, Labette Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,064, compared with $4,864 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $12,288 in student loans. Read more about Labette Community College
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Butler Community College did well this year, earning the #30 position. Butler Community College is a public school based in El Dorado, KS. Students from in state pay about $3,541 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $6,271. Students borrow a median of $16,670 to complete their Healthcare program here. See the full Butler Community College profile
Request InformationPittsburg State University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. See the full Pittsburg State University profile
Request InformationGalen Health Institutes Wichita came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Get the full Galen Health Institutes Wichita report
Request InformationPaul Mitchell The School Wichita landed the #32 spot in Kansas this year. Read more about Paul Mitchell The School Wichita
Request InformationCrave Beauty Academy placed #33 among Healthcare schools in Kansas. More on Crave Beauty Academy
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Donnelly College
Donnelly College did well this year, earning the #34 position. Get the full Donnelly College report
Request InformationSterling College Kansas landed the #35 spot in Kansas this year. Read the full report on Sterling College Kansas
Request InformationBethany College Kansas did well this year, earning the #36 position. More on Bethany College Kansas
Request InformationPratt Community College came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Read more about Pratt Community College
Request InformationOttawa University Online did well this year, earning the #38 position. Read more about Ottawa University Online
Request InformationPaul Mitchell The School Overland Park landed the #39 spot in Kansas this year. More on Paul Mitchell The School Overland Park
Request InformationFort Scott Community College did well this year, earning the #40 position. Read more about Fort Scott Community College
Request InformationBenedictine College came in at #41 in this year's ranking. See the full Benedictine College profile
Request InformationHighland Community College Highland placed #42 among Healthcare schools in Kansas. Read the full report on Highland Community College Highland
Request InformationWashburn Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #43 position. Get the full Washburn Institute Of Technology report
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Hesston College
Hesston College did well this year, earning the #44 position. See the full Hesston College profile
Request InformationHays Academy Of Hair Design Salina came in at #45 in this year's ranking. More on Hays Academy Of Hair Design Salina
Request InformationWellspring School Of Allied Health Lawrence landed the #46 spot in Kansas this year. Read the full report on Wellspring School Of Allied Health Lawrence
Request InformationNorthwest Kansas Technical College came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Get the full Northwest Kansas Technical College report
Request InformationManhattan Christian College did well this year, earning the #48 position. Get the full Manhattan Christian College report
Request InformationIndependence Community College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Healthcare schools. See the full Independence Community College profile
Request InformationAllen County Community College came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Read more about Allen County Community College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Healthcare Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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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