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2023 Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Kansas

18 Schools Ranked
$19,067 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$22,952 Avg Student Debt

There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. This report analyzed 18 schools in Kansas to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for trade school students.

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Top Trade Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kansas

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#1

Grantham University

LIttle Rock, Arkansas
569 Total Awards
$8,280 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,063 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Grantham University the best school in Kansas for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Grantham University is located in LIttle Rock, Arkansas and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 569 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

If you want to attend Grantham University, expect to pay an average of $8,280 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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 $32,063 in student loans.

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

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#2

Ottawa University - Online

Ottawa, Kansas
74 Total Awards
$12,676 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,495 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Ottawa University - Online is a great place for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Ottawa University - Online is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Ottawa, Kansas. It awarded 74 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend Ottawa University - Online, expect to pay an average of $12,676 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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 $22,495 in student loans.

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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#3

Ottawa University - Kansas City

Overland Park, Kansas
80 Total Awards
$12,622 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,495 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Ottawa University - Kansas City. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Kansas list. Ottawa University - Kansas City is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Overland Park, Kansas. It awarded 80 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $12,622 to cover tuition and fees at Ottawa University - Kansas City. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,495 in loans while pursuing their degree.

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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3,001 Total Awards
$5,430 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,189 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 18 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Fort Hays State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Hays, Kansas, the fairly large public school handed out 3,001 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $5,430 in tuition and fees if they attend FHSU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to 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 $22,189 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at FHSU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 48% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, Kansas
1,024 Total Awards
$7,774 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,843 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Pittsburg State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in Kansas. Located in Pittsburg, Kansas, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,024 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.

Students from Kansas who attend Pitt State full time pay an average of $7,774 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,118. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,843 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Pitt State does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
3,938 Total Awards
$10,448 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,559 Avg Student Debt

Kansas State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Kansas list. K -State is a public institution located in Manhattan, Kansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3,938 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at K -State is $10,448. Out-of-state students pay an average of $26,519. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,559 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at K -State. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 44% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#7

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
4,493 Total Awards
$11,167 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,064 Avg Student Debt

University of Kansas came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. University of Kansas is a large public school located in Lawrence, Kansas that handed out 4,493 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

In-state students pay an average of $11,167 in tuition and fees if they attend KU full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $28,035. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,064 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that KU does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#8

Washburn University

Topeka, Kansas
843 Total Awards
$9,126 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,378 Avg Student Debt

Washburn University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Washburn University is a medium-sized public school located in Topeka, Kansas that handed out 843 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Students from Kansas who attend Washburn University full time pay an average of $9,126 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,130. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Washburn University accumulate an average of $23,378 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Washburn University does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 44% took at least some of their classes online.

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35 Total Awards
$13,958 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,981 Avg Student Debt

Rasmussen University - Kansas landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. This very small private for-profit school is located in Topeka, Kansas, and it awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,958 to cover tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Kansas. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Rasmussen University - Kansas accumulate an average of $28,981 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Rasmussen University - Kansas 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. In 2020-2021 about 92% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Newman University

Wichita, Kansas
259 Total Awards
$34,400 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,074 Avg Student Debt

Newman University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Kansas list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Wichita, Kansas, and it awarded 259 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Newman University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $34,400. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,074 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at Newman University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 25% took at least some of their classes online.

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#11

Southwestern College

Winfield, Kansas
341 Total Awards
$36,650 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,008 Avg Student Debt

Southwestern College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Winfield, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 341 students in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at SC is $36,650. 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 $23,008 in student loans.

SC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Southwestern College Report

#12

Wichita State University

Wichita, Kansas
2,423 Total Awards
$8,866 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,729 Avg Student Debt

Wichita State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Kansas ranking. WSU is a public institution located in Wichita, Kansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,423 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at WSU is $8,866. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,226. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,729 in loans while pursuing their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WSU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 60% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.

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#13

University of Saint Mary

Leavenworth, Kansas
201 Total Awards
$32,540 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,405 Avg Student Debt

University of Saint Mary ranked #13 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Kansas list. University of St. Mary is located in Leavenworth, Kansas and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 201 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $32,540 to cover tuition and fees at University of St. Mary. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from University of St. Mary accumulate an average of $22,405 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at University of St. Mary, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 31% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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366 Total Awards
$34,832 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,883 Avg Student Debt

MidAmerica Nazarene University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Kansas list. MNU is located in Olathe, Kansas and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 366 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $34,832 to cover tuition and fees at MNU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,883 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Online courses are available at MNU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 18% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

Friends University

Wichita, Kansas
267 Total Awards
$31,812 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,595 Avg Student Debt

Friends University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Wichita, Kansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 267 students in 2021-2022.

The average tuition and fees at Friends University is $31,812. 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 $23,595 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Friends University. In 2020-2021 about 50% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

Emporia State University

Emporia, Kansas
731 Total Awards
$7,001 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,468 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #16, Emporia State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. ESU is located in Emporia, Kansas and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 731 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $7,001 in tuition and fees if they attend ESU full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,918. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from ESU accumulate an average of $20,468 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

ESU 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. During the 2020-2021 year, about 49% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#17

McPherson College

McPherson, Kansas
154 Total Awards
$33,536 Average Tuition & Fees

McPherson College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Kansas list. McPherson College is a private not-for-profit institution located in McPherson, Kansas. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 154 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

If you want to attend McPherson College, expect to pay an average of $33,536 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

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#18

Bethel College - North Newton

North Newton, Kansas
71 Total Awards
$32,090 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,740 Avg Student Debt

Bethel College - North Newton landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Bethel College - North Newton is a private not-for-profit institution located in North Newton, Kansas. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 71 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.

Bethel College - North Newton does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $32,090. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $16,740 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Bethel College - North Newton 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. In 2020-2021 about 1% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Bethel College - North Newton Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 18 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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